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Lentil Cucumber Pita Mezze Prep Boxes

4 lunch boxes ยท 2026-08-12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown or green lentils, drained
  • 2 cups chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded romaine
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  • 4 whole-wheat pitas, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • Optional: 1/4 cup olives

Method

  1. Stir yogurt, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a quick sauce.
  2. Toss lentils with olive oil, dill, parsley, and a spoonful of sauce.
  3. Pack lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, romaine, feta, and pita into four boxes.
  4. Keep sauce in small cups so the pita and vegetables stay crisp.
  5. Add olives if using. Chill up to 3 days.

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