Stuffed Pita

Vegetable heavy, but with plenty of meaty flavor: that's usually my goal when I make our weekday dinners.

A pita wrap is a good way to achiece both goals. I stuffed each pita half with a handful of shredded red lettuce and a handful of diced tomatoes and cucumber tossed with red wine vinegar and crushed garlic. Then I topped it off with some sliced steak and hummus, and it was perfect for a hot day.

As a side we had lentil dip. We had something like this at Tajine, and J liked it a lot so I tried to replicate the flavors at home. It's basically lentils, garlic, cumin, paprika, and turmeric topped off with olive oil and parsley. This is a nice vegan dish. For me, the key to not eating more meat than I should is to have a nice healthy filler as a side.

Hummus from Cafe Elena. J had some leftover from lunch, and coincidentally it was exactly what we needed to round out the meal. Their hummus is the thinner style, with a generous dose of sesame paste. The strong flavors meant a little cup went a long way.