Mediterranean White Bean and Spinach Stuffed Pita
A crisp, warm whole-wheat pita stuffed with creamy white beans, fresh spinach, sweet cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese. Packed with fiber and plant protein, it comes together in just 10 minutes for an effortless meal.
Prep
8 min
Cook
2 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Karen + Lila
Karen 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.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
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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Setup
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Prep
8 min
Cook
2 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If preparing ahead for meal prep, keep the white bean mixture separate in an airtight container for up to 3 days and stuff the pita right before eating to avoid sogginess.
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Instructions
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Next: Combine the drained white beans
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Combine the drained white beans
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained white beans, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced kalamata olives, and fresh baby spinach.
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Add the extra virgin olive oil
Add the extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, and crumble in the feta cheese.
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Gently fold the ingredients together using a…
Gently fold the ingredients together using a spoon until well combined and coated in olive oil.
Look for: well combined and coated in olive oil
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Warm the whole-wheat pita pocket in a…
Warm the whole-wheat pita pocket in a toaster or dry skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until pliable and warmed through.
Look for: pliable and warmed through
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Carefully cut the pita in half to…
Carefully cut the pita in half to open the pocket.
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Divide the bean mixture evenly and stuff…
Divide the bean mixture evenly and stuff into both halves of the pita pocket.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Serve immediately while warm
Serve immediately while warm, or pack in a container for a quick lunch.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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