Barbecue-Flavored Chickpea Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Barbecue-Flavored Chickpea Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or water; 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips; 2/3 cup homemade; , or store-bought; 2 teaspoons good-quality chili powder; 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked or canned (drained and rinsed) chickpeas; 2 large fresh pitas, preferably whole wheat; Finely shredded romaine lettuce to taste; Fresh green sprouts, such as broccoli sprouts or pea shoots, to taste (optional); 2 medium ripe fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or water
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips
2/3 cup homemade
, or store-bought
2 teaspoons good-quality chili powder
1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked or canned (drained and rinsed) chickpeas
2 large fresh pitas, preferably whole wheat
Finely shredded romaine lettuce to taste
Fresh green sprouts, such as broccoli sprouts or pea shoots, to taste (optional)
2 medium ripe fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced

1
Heat the oil, broth, or water in a medium skillet. Add the onion and saute. until golden. Add the bell pepper, barbecue sauce, and chili powder, then stir in the chickpeas. Cook over medium heat until the sauce is reduced and envelops the chickpeas and veggies nicely, about 8 minutes.
2
Place whole or half pitas on each serving plate, depending on appetites and what else is being served. Insert a generous amount of lettuce and sprouts and a few slices of tomato into each pita, followed by the chickpea mixture. Eat at once, out of hand.
3
Substitute 8 ounces of well-drained, well-blotted extra-firm tofu or tempeh, cut into 1/2- inch dice, for the chickpeas.
4
Add half a medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced, to the sandwiches with the lettuce and tomato.

116

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or water, 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced, 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips, 2/3 cup homemade, and more.

Yes, Barbecue-Flavored Chickpea Sandwiches falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue-Flavored Chickpea Sandwiches

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