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Two whole wheat pitas stuffed with creamy high protein egg salad and fresh spinach.

High Protein Egg Salad Stuffed Pitas

A quick and healthy lunch option, these stuffed pitas are packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Salad
  • 6 hard-boiled eggs peeled and chopped
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain, non-fat
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For Assembly
  • 4 whole wheat pita breads
  • 1 cup spinach fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, and Dijon mustard. Mix well.
  2. Stir in the chopped dill and chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Gently warm the pita breads if desired. Cut each pita in half to create pockets.
  4. Stuff each pita pocket with a handful of fresh spinach, then fill with the egg salad mixture.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

You can add other vegetables like chopped celery or red onion to the egg salad for extra crunch and flavor.

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