Chickpea Grilled Pitas Recipe

Name: Chickpea Grilled Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pita pockets (I get mine right from any major grocery store); 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; ⅓ cup golden raisin; 1 shallot, fine chopped; 8 ounces escarole (don't substitute for this); 2 tablespoons parsley, fine chopped; 1 12 of fresh mint, fine chopped; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; salt; pepper; feta cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

4 pita pockets (I get mine right from any major grocery store)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
⅓ cup golden raisin
1 shallot, fine chopped
8 ounces escarole (don't substitute for this)
2 tablespoons parsley, fine chopped
1 12 of fresh mint, fine chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt
pepper
feta cheese (optional)

1
Escarole -- In a medium microwavable bowl, add the escarole with a couple of tablespoons of water and covered with plastic wrap and cook 1 minute until blanched or slightly wilted.
2
Remove the plastic wrap and drain any water out of the bowl and let cool.
3
To the escarole, after it cools, add the raisins, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, mint, salt and pepper.
4
Chick Peas -- In a small bowl add 3/4 cup chick peas, 2 tablespoons of the oil, water and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice.
5
Pulse the mixture until smooth.
6
Add this mixture to the escarole mixture.
7
Also stir in the remaining chick peas, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, remaining lemon juice.
8
Pitas -- Brush each pita with the remaining olive oil and then stuff with the chic pea mixture.
9
Grill on a outdoor grill or indoor grill pan or you can even use the broiler.
10
Middle shelf for about 4 minutes or so on each side until golden brown.
11
This is a great easy vegetarian sandwich.
12
Serve and enjoy with your favorite side.

200

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pita pockets (I get mine right from any major grocery store), 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Grilled Pitas 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.

Chickpea Grilled Pitas

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