Best Garbanzo Bean Pitas 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.

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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.

MOROCCAN GARBANZO BEAN AND FETA PITAS



Moroccan Garbanzo Bean and Feta Pitas image

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

GARBANZO BEAN PITAS



Garbanzo Bean Pitas image

This a wonderful meatless recipe for informal dinners and quick lunches alike. I add a little horseradish to my pitas for extra flair. -Susan LeBrun of Sulphur, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 whole wheat pita pocket halves
4 lettuce leaves
1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing, optional

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until blended. Spoon 1/3 cup bean mixture into each pita half. Top with lettuce, cucumber and tomato. Serve with ranch dressing if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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