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Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pita

Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pita: A Flavorful Vegan Breakthrough

Experience the savory delight of Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pita, a high-protein meal that's budget-friendly and packed with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper optional, chopped
  • 1 cup Mushrooms chopped, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste canned
  • 1 tablespoon Za’atar spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds to taste
  • 1 cup Parsley chopped
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped
For the Pitas
  • 4 pieces Whole Grain Pitas or gluten-free wraps
  • 1 cup Plant-Based Greek Yogurt or tahini

Equipment

  • skillet
  • griddle
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by draining and rinsing a can of chickpeas. In a mixing bowl, roughly mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher.
  2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion, optional bell pepper, and mushrooms. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Mix in the chickpeas and a tablespoon of tomato paste, along with spices.
  4. Remove the skillet from heat and fold in chopped parsley and cilantro. Adjust seasoning.
  5. Preheat your griddle over medium-high heat. Lightly brush the whole grain pitas with oil.
  6. Stuff each pita generously with the chickpea filling. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together plant-based Greek yogurt with salt, pepper, and optional herbs.
  8. Serve warm with the yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

To maintain the texture, store chickpea filling separately from the pitas. It can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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