Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pitas with Lime Tzatziki
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.
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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Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pitas with Lime Tzatziki
These easy chickpea pitas are a perfect summer family meal!
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 805kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 TBSP fresh chopped mint
- 2 tsp lime juice
- ⅝ 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 )
These look delicious! They look really flavorful and lovely for a summer dinner.