High-Protein Tuna Pita Recipe
High-Protein Tuna Pita Recipe rescues lunch when hunger demands something fancy but effort prefers staying minimal today.
You stuff plant based tuna crisp vegetables and creamy dressing because handheld meals deserve bold personality always.
This pita delivers protein comfort confidence proving vegan seafood alternatives easily impress coworkers during lunch breaks.
High-Protein Tuna Pita Recipe
High-Protein Tuna Pita Recipe combines plant-based tuna salad, fresh vegetables, and soft pita bread for a filling vegan meal.
Ingredients
- 12 oz plant-based tuna
- 3 tbsp vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup diced celery
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 pita breads
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- 1 tomato sliced
Instructions
- Add plant-based tuna to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in vegan mayonnaise and lemon juice.
- Mix celery, red onion, salt, and black pepper into bowl.
- Slice pita breads open carefully.
- Fill pita pockets with lettuce, cucumber, and tomato.
- Spoon tuna mixture into pita pockets.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 320Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 22g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin C: 20%Iron: 15%
Calcium: 12%
Potassium: 14%
Magnesium: 10%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Add capers for briny flavor.
- Sprinkle paprika before serving.
- Toast pita lightly for texture.
- Add avocado slices for creaminess.
- Chill filling briefly before serving.
