I missed out on the sun here in Denver this weekend, as I was enjoying the snowy backdrop of Aspen (I know, poor me).
But after a weekend of wearing multiple layers and relying on coffee for warmth, after weeks of wearing boots to work and changing into flats at my desk, I am ready for warmer weather.
What better way to escape than to dream of California’s sunshine? I envy those of you flaunting your short sleeved shirts at this time of year. Enjoy this easy and delicious sandwich with a tall glass of lemon water, and make sure to blast the heat so you too can sit in a tank top and shorts. It’s only fair. As long as I’m under the illusion that it’s warm somewhere, I can make it through to May. Hopefully.
Creamy avocados, crisp sprouts, ripe tomatoes, and meaty tofu were just what I needed to get me through yesterday’s Monday holiday. I made the mistake of trying to get into Trader Joe’s on my way home from the mountain early afternoon, forgetting that everyone else had the day off too- and the parking lot ressembled a mosh pit at a heavy metal concert. My car made it out alive and I decided to wait until later this week to do my much needed TJ shopping.
- 2 small whole wheat pitas
- ½ ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 vine ripened tomato
- ½ cup alfalfa sprouts
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 4 ounces baked/grilled firm tofu, sliced
- Handful of fresh lettuce
- Warm your pita bread in the microwave for 5 seconds, and then slice them in half in order to open up the pita 'pockets.'
- Mash avocado with lemon juice, and spread on the inside of each pita half.
- Stuff the pitas with sliced tomato, mozzarella, tofu, and top with alfalfa sprouts and lettuce.
- Enjoy immediately.
How long until I can get my tomatoes from the farmers’ market again?
Marisa
Erin @ The Almond Eater says
Ahhh these look delicious! I’m currently obsessed with avocados so perfect!
Marisa says
Avocados are so good right now! I stocked up when they were on sale during Superbowl weekend and just ran out last weekend. Gotta pick out a few more good ones for dinners this week.
Jessi says
Always the prettiest avocados!
Marisa says
I guess I know how to pick them! I’ve been disappointed in the past with brown guys coming home with my from the supermarket, so I am hyper sensitive now to picking out perfectly ripe avos.
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Want! They look so light and refreshing, yet satisfying!
Marisa says
Thanks Alison! They are a seriously tasty lunch, or perfect snack if you don’t want to add tofu/another protein and just do half a pita.
Lauren says
Those look really good!!
Ashley @ Married to the Game says
These look delicious. I haven’t had a pita in so long and this is making me really want one!
Marisa says
I hope you get to fulfill your pita craving soon!
Alexis @ Hummusapien says
These look INCREDIBLE. Everythang’s better with avocado….and hummus!
Heather @ Sweet Precision says
This looks so fresh and light, the perfect meal for lunch! I’m dreaming of warmer weather too, and this is exactly what I’d love to be eating outside on my patio in about 70 degree weather! 😉
Marisa says
I know- if only we could get that 70 degree weather now!! My patience is wearing thin so I’ll be over here eating pita sandwiches and raw veggies with hummus.