Mashed Chickpea Pitas Recipe

Name: Mashed Chickpea Pitas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, minced; 6 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt, divided; 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup diced peeled English cucumber; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill; 1 carrot, shredded; 2 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half; 4 curly leaf lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt, divided
2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced peeled English cucumber
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 carrot, shredded
2 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
4 curly leaf lettuce leaves

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Combine garlic, 5 tablespoons yogurt, and next 4 ingredients (through chickpeas) in a bowl; mash with a potato masher or fork until almost smooth or to desired consistency. Stir in cucumber and dill.
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Combine remaining 1 tablespoon yogurt and carrot in a small bowl; stir well to coat.
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Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf; fill with 1/2 cup chickpea mixture and 2 tablespoons carrot mixture.
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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: 2 garlic cloves, minced, 6 tablespoons plain fat-free Greek yogurt, divided, 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Mashed Chickpea 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.

Mashed Chickpea Pitas

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