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Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pita

Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pita: A Flavorful Vegan Delight

Enjoy a delicious Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pita, a flavorful vegan delight packed with protein and fresh veggies.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 cup Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste omit if sensitive to tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons Za’atar adjust according to taste preferences
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds use crushed for more flavor
  • 1 cup Parsley & Cilantro chopped
For the Pitas
  • 4 pieces Whole Grain Pita Bread gluten-free wraps are an alternative
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Style Yogurt or plant-based yogurt
  • 1/2 medium Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt & Pepper essential for seasoning

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • griddle or grill pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas. In a large bowl, roughly mash them with a fork for 1-2 minutes.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté yellow onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic, cook for 1 minute, then stir in tomato paste, chickpeas, soy sauce, and za’atar. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Preheat griddle over medium-high heat. Cut pitas in half and stuff with the veggie filling. Brush with olive oil.
  5. Grill the stuffed pitas for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for the sauce.
  7. Serve grilled pitas with yogurt sauce inside or on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 22gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute vegetables or yogurt for a personalized touch. Ideal for meal prep or quick servings.

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