Best Feta Garbanzo Bean And Eggplant Pita Sandwiches Recipes

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MOROCCAN GARBANZO BEAN AND FETA PITAS



Moroccan Garbanzo Bean and Feta Pitas image

If you can't find the Moroccan spice blend at the supermarket, combine 1 tablespoon ground cumin with 1/4 teaspoon each of ground coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Serve with: Romaine salad and bowls of mixed green and black olives. Dessert: Purchased apricot tart.

Categories     Sandwich     Bean     Cheese     Dairy     Tomato     No-Cook     Picnic     Vegetarian     Yogurt     Lunch     Feta     Spice     Cucumber     Chickpea     Summer     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
4 teaspoons Moroccan spice blend
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded tomatoes
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded peeled cucumbers
1 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 whole pita bread rounds, halved crosswise
Plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, and Moroccan spice blend in medium bowl. Place drained garbanzo beans in large bowl and mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Let stand 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley to garbanzo beans. Mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Season bean salad to taste with salt and pepper. Fill pita halves with bean salad and top with dollop of yogurt. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates; pass remaining vinaigrette separately.

GARBANZO BEAN SALAD WITH FETA CHEESE



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Packed with flavor, fiber and healthy vitamins - this is a great salad to serve when you have a heavy main dish that needs a lighter compliment.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Beans

Time 15m

Yield 4 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 cups garbanzo beans, canned, drained
1 cup seedless cucumber, cubed
1 cup chopped tomato (grape tomatoes work great)
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
salt and pepper, to taste
2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
kalamata olive, drained (optional)

Steps:

  • Drain one can of garbanzo beans. Chop all other vegetables and add to beans.
  • Mix dressing ingredients together; toss with salad.
  • Divide salad onto 4 plates; top each plate with 1/2 oz. crumbled feta to serve.
  • If desired, you may also add a few Kalamata olives on top of each plate.

EGGPLANT STEAKS WITH SALAD OF ROASTED PEPPERS, OLIVES, FETA AND GARBANZO BEANS



Eggplant Steaks with Salad of Roasted Peppers, Olives, Feta and Garbanzo Beans image

Categories     Olive     Broil     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Feta     Eggplant     Chickpea     Bell Pepper     Oregano     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large red bell peppers
1/2 cup drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
1/2 cup brine-cured black olives (such as Kalamata), pitted, halved
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced garlic
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1 1/2-pound eggplant
Fresh oregano sprigs
4 6-inch-diameter pita breads, cut into wedges, lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Char bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Transfer to large bowl. Add beans, olives, cheese and chopped oregano; toss to combine. Season salad with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk vinegar, garlic and soy sauce in small bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • Preheat broiler. Cut six 1/2-inch-thick lengthwise slices from center of eggplant. Arrange eggplant on baking sheet. Brush both sides of eggplant with some of dressing. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil until golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Place 1 eggplant slice on each plate. Spoon salad over. Drizzle with dressing. Garnish with oregano. Serve with pita.

MOROCCAN GARBANZO BEAN AND FETA PITAS



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From an old Bon Appetit...and posted for ZWT #6. This makes a delicious summer lunch or light dinner. As an alternative eat it as a salad instead of stuffing the pitas. Serve with: Romaine salad and bowls of mixed green and black olives.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained (chickpeas)
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded tomatoes
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded peeled cucumbers
1 cup coarsely crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
4 whole pita bread rounds, halved crosswise
plain yogurt

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together olive oil, white wine vinegar, and spices in medium bowl. Place drained garbanzo beans in large bowl and mix in enough vinaigrette to coat. Let stand 20 minutes or up to several hours to allow flavors to blend.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumbers, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley to garbanzo beans. Mix in additional vinaigrette to coat. Season bean salad to taste with salt and pepper. Fill pita halves with bean salad and top with dollop of yogurt. Place 2 pita halves on each of 4 plates; pass remaining vinaigrette separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664.5, Fat 37.5, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 1069, Carbohydrate 66.3, Fiber 8, Sugar 5.7, Protein 17.6

WISCONSIN GARBANZO BEANS & FETA CHEESE



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Garbanzo Beans With Wisconsin Feta Cheese And Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe from Karen Doster of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Beans

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained (chick peas)
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (3 ounces)
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped (not oil-packed)
2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine all ingredients, tossing well.
  • Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.4, Fat 9.3, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 25, Sodium 888.3, Carbohydrate 45.6, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 3, Protein 13.7

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