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Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pitas with Lime Tzatziki

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Chickpea and arugula pitas are a quick and easy meatless meal that everyone can love! Fresh, bright flavors combine to create a simple but filling meal. Great for summer meals and quick lunches.

Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pitas with Lime Tzatziki on white plate
 
This meal has become a staple for us in the summer. It is quick, almost no-cook, healthy, and has awesome flavor. Plus it makes a ton, so I don’t have to “cook” for at least two meals in a row. We have honestly been having it about once a week, and still are not tired of it.
 

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two fried Chickpea and Arugula Pitas stacked on white plate

Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pitas with Lime Tzatziki

These easy chickpea pitas are a perfect summer family meal!
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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 805kcal
Author: Jenni

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3 TBSP fresh chopped mint
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • tsp salt divided
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cucumber peeled, seeded and shredded
  • 6 whole wheat pitas halved
  • 30 ounces organic chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 3 TBSP olive oil divided
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp ground red pepper
  • 1 TBSP lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 8 cups loosely packed arugula
  • 12 tomato slices

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mint, lime juice, 1/8 tsp salt, garlic, and cucumber. Set aside.
  • Pat the chickpeas dry with paper towels.
  • Heat 2 TBSP oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add chickpeas and sauté 10 minutes, or until lighty browned and crispy, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • In a medium bowl whisk the remaining 1 TBSP olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper.
  • Add the arugula and toss gently.
  • Add the chickpea mixture and toss.
  • Fill each pita half with 2/3 cup chickpea mixture, 1 tomato slices (or more...) and 2 TBSP tzatziki sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 805kcal | Carbohydrates: 132g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 925mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 25g

(Cooking Light, May 2013 )

One Comment

  1. These look delicious! They look really flavorful and lovely for a summer dinner.

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