Hummus In Pita Pockets Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 c. Chickpeas -- cooked and Liquid removed
- 4 x Cloves garlic -- chopped
- 1 tsp Low-sodium tamari or possibly soy Sauce
- 1/2 c. Lemon juice
- 3/4 c. Tahini
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped parsley
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped red onion
- 2 Tbsp. Chopped celery
- 1 c. Coarsely minced tomatoes
- 1 c. Peeled and seeded cucumber Coarsely minced
- 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
- 3 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lrg Rounds whole wheat pita Bread
- 2 c. Shredded lettuce
Directions
- 1. In a food processor or possibly blender, puree chick-peas, garlic, tamari sauce, lemon juice, and tahini till smooth. Set aside.
- 2. In a small bowl combine parsley, red onion, celery, tomatoes, cucumber, vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil, and toss well. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 min.
- 3. Slice pita rounds in half. Open each half carefully and spread with hummus. Stuff with lettuce and marinated vegetables, including a small spoonful of the marinade. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 201g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 348 | |
| Calories from Fat 129 | 37% |
| Total Fat 15.24g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 2.09g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium 389mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 44.19g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.2g | 24% |
| Sugars 1.71g | 1% |
| Protein 11.41g | 18% |
