CHICKPEA SANDWICH SPREAD

Chickpea Sandwich Spread image

Trish Quinn of Cheyenne, Wyoming came up with this spread as an alternative to lunch meat. "The pickle juice gives this hummus-like mixture added flavor without fat," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup dill pickle relish
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup dill pickle juice
1 tablespoon honey Dijon mustard
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup shredded carrot
7 whole wheat pita pocket halves
2 cups fresh torn spinach
7 tomato slices, halved

Steps:

In a blender, combine the pickle relish, mayonnaise, pickle juice and mustard. Add one can of chickpeas; cover and process until smooth. Gradually add remaining can of chickpeas; blend until smooth., Transfer to a large bowl; stir in celery and carrot. Line pita bread with spinach leaves and tomato slices. Place about 1/2 cup chickpea mixture in each pita half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges