Best Pita Sandwiches With Spinach Chickpea Spread Recipes
HOT SPINACH SPREAD WITH PITA CHIPS
Warm and cheesy, this spread is absolutely scrumptious served on toasted pita wedges. Its colorful appearance makes a stunning addition to any buffet. -Teresa Emanuel, Smithville, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings (4 cups spread).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly., Meanwhile, cut each pita bread into 8 wedges. Place in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Combine the butter, lemon pepper, cumin and garlic salt; brush over pita wedges. , Bake for 7-9 minutes or until crisp. Serve with spinach spread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 381mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CHICKPEA AND SPINACH SPREAD
Make a nutritious lunch by spooning this chunky hummuslike spread into whole-wheat pita halves and layering with tomato slices. Or, for a cocktail-hour snack, dab a small amount on cherry-tomato halves.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the red-pepper flakes. Cover; raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring once, until spinach has wilted, about 4 minutes. Uncover; raise heat to high. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
- Pulse spinach mixture, tahini paste, remaining teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until slightly chunky.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, Sodium 557 g
PITA SANDWICHES WITH SPINACH-CHICKPEA SPREAD
Iron-and folate-rich chickpeas and spinach combine in a delicious sandwich spread that can also be served atop halved cherry tomatoes for a snack.
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium. Cook garlic, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chickpeas and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add spinach, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the crushed red pepper flakes. Cover; raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring once, until spinach has wilted, about 4 minutes. Uncover; raise heat to high. Cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
- Pulse chickpea mixture with tahini, remaining 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor until slightly chunky. (Spread can be refrigerated for up to 2 days in an airtight container.)
- To serve, fill each pita half with 1/4 cup spread, and layer with tomato slices.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 265g
- Saturated: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 11.8g
- Sodium: 494mg
- Fiber: 8.7g
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