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Hummus Carrot Pita Pockets

Name: Hummus Carrot Pita Pockets
Prep time: 9 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 2 filled small pita breads
Ingredients: 2 small whole-wheat pita breads with pockets; 1/4 cup prepared hummus containing tahini; 1/2 cup ready-to-eat shredded carrot; 1/2 cup washed ready-to-eat baby spinach

Suggested ages 9–12 Independent prep — adult nearby; no heat

2 filled small pita breadsActive 9 minTotal 9 min

A pocket is a useful way to keep crunchy shreds together. These small pitas hold hummus, ready-shredded carrot and torn spinach. Spread inside before filling, and the hummus helps the vegetables stay in place.

Start with the grown-up check

Hummus pita pockets filled with carrot and spinach. — AI-generated gouache-style food illustration. Follow the written ingredients and method.

Before you begin · grown-up check

An adult checks the setup, ingredient labels and task suitability, then stays nearby while the young cook prepares the recipe without heat.

Together wash hands with soap and water and clean the work surface.
Adult checks ingredient labels, equipment and task suitability; ages are starting guides, not a guarantee of readiness.
An adult stays nearby throughout.

Ages are a starting guide. A grown-up checks your readiness and stays nearby. Follow the actor label on every step.

Let’s make it

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Young cookTear a short opening across the top of each pita with clean hands; gently open the pocket without pulling it apart.
Young cookTear the spinach into small pieces in the bowl and mix with the shredded carrot.
Young cookUse the blunt spreading knife to spread 2 tbsp hummus inside each pita.
Young cookSpoon half the vegetables into each pocket, pressing lightly rather than stuffing it tightly. Serve on the plate.

The skill you’re learning

A pocket can split if filled in one big push. Add small spoonfuls and spread them toward the bottom before adding the next spoonful.

Try one change

Replace the spinach with 1/2 cup washed, ready-shredded romaine lettuce.

Serving & storing

Refrigerate covered at 40°F or below within 2 hours of preparation (1 hour above 90°F); use within 1 day. For a packed lunch, use an insulated lunch bag with two cold sources and keep chilled until eating; discard uneaten packed portions after lunch.

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