Pickle Lovers High-Protein Tuna Pockets

Pickle lovers, this one’s for you. We managed to add ’em to this elevated tuna pita pocket in three different ways. Even better, it’s ready in 10 minutes, serves up sneaky veggies, and puts 30 grams of protein on your plate.

Prop styling: Amy Elise Wilson. Food styling: Drew Aichele.

Recipe informationIngredients3

2

medium carrots, grated

4

small or 2 large celery stalks, diced

3

½

avocado, mashed

2

Tbsp. red onion, diced

1

Tbsp. Dijon mustard

Juice from 1 lemon

Black pepper, to taste

1

large whole wheat pita pocket, sliced in half

1

cup arugula

½

PreparationStep 1In a large bowl, combine tuna, carrots, celery, mayo, avocado, onion, mustard, and lemon juice. Add black pepper and mix well.

Step 2Stuff each pita half with arugula, then divide the tuna salad between the halves, sprinkling in crushed potato chips throughout.

Nutrition Per Serving470 calories

30 g protein

38 g carbohydrates (8 g fiber)

24 g fat (3 g saturated fat)

970 mg sodium