Summer Pea and Radish Pitas Recipe

Name: Summer Pea and Radish Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp. sugar; 1 small red onion, sliced ( 3/4 cup); 1 cup fresh or frozen peas; 3 Tbs. olive oil; 6 cups pea shoots; 12 radishes, thinly sliced (2 cups); 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 3 pita breads, halved; 3/4 cup low-fat cream cheese

Servings: persons

1
Bring vinegar, 1/4 cup water, and sugar to a boil.
2
Remove from heat, and pour over onion slices in bowl.
3
Let stand 15 minutes.
4
Drain onion, and set aside.
5
Reserve vinegar.
6
Meanwhile, bring medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
7
Add peas.
8
When water returns to a boil, blanch 2 minutes.
9
Drain, and rinse peas under cold water.
10
Drain, and set aside in colander.
11
Whisk 3 Tbs.
12
reserved onion-vinegar liquid with oil in large bowl.
13
Add onions, peas, pea shoots, radishes, and sunflower seeds, and toss to coat.
14
Spread each pita half with 2 Tbs.
15
cream cheese.
16
Fill each with 1 heaping cup pea mixture.

973

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 tsp. sugar, 1 small red onion, sliced ( 3/4 cup), 1 cup fresh or frozen peas, and more.

Yes, Summer Pea and Radish Pitas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Pea and Radish Pitas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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