Ultimate Mediterranean Chickpea Pita Pockets

Ingredients

- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup tzatziki sauce
- 4 whole wheat pita pockets
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini slices
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, chopped
- 3 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare Chickpeas: In a microwave-safe bowl, mix the chickpeas, lemon juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover and microwave on high for PT1M (1 minute) to infuse the flavors.

2. Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine olive oil, dijon mustard, red wine vinegar, and a dash of salt and pepper. Whisk until emulsified.

3. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, kalamata olives, pepperoncini slices, capers, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh parsley. Drizzle with the prepared dressing and toss gently to coat.

4. Warm Pitas: In the microwave, warm the pita pockets on high for PT30S (30 seconds) or until they are soft and pliable.

5. Layer Ingredients: Carefully cut each pita in half to create pockets. Gently spread a spoonful of hummus inside each pita pocket. Stuff with a handful of arugula, then layer with the dressed salad and marinated chickpeas.

6. Add Tzatziki and Feta: Spoon tzatziki sauce over each stuffed pita and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese. Garnish with fresh dill.

Total Time

PT10M
10 minutes

Type of Dish

Lunch

Keywords

Mediterranean, Chickpea, Pita Pockets, Tzatziki, Lunch, Healthy, Vegetarian, Quick, Easy, Flavorful

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,200 calories (300 calories per serving)

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