Turkey Pepper Flax Pita Box with Quest Chips
A quick, protein-packed flax pita loaded with savory deli turkey, roasted red peppers, spinach, and tangy pickles. Served with crisp Quest protein chips and a creamy mini guacamole cup for ultimate fiber and flavor.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becca + Lila
Becca created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Next: Lay the Joseph's flax pita bread on…
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Lay the Joseph's flax pita bread on…
Lay the Joseph's flax pita bread on a clean cutting board or plate and warm it in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it pliable.
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Slice open the pita top or cut…
Slice open the pita top or cut it in half to create a pocket.
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Spread 1 tbsp (15g) of reduced-fat olive…
Spread 1 tbsp (15g) of reduced-fat olive oil mayonnaise evenly inside the pita pocket.
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Stuff the pita pocket with 3 oz…
Stuff the pita pocket with 3 oz (85g) of deli turkey, 1 oz (28g) of drained roasted red pepper, 0.5 cup (15g) of fresh spinach, 2 tbsp (15g) of banana pepper rings, and 2 tbsp (15g) of sliced dill pickles.
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Gently press the pita closed to secure…
Gently press the pita closed to secure the fillings.
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Plate the stuffed pita alongside 1 mini…
Plate the stuffed pita alongside 1 mini guacamole cup (57g) and 1 bag (32g) of Quest protein chips.
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Serve immediately and enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy.
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