Crispy Chickpea Pita

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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 20m | Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat. Add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper and toss.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the whole parsley leaves, tomatoes, and the remaining oil, salt, and pepper.
  4. Divide the bread among 4 plates and spread with the hummus. Top with the chickpea mixture, onion, and hot sauce. Serve with the parsley salad, yogurt, and lemon wedges.
By Kate Merker,  March 2007

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 668Calories From Fat 32%
  • Fat  24g
  • Sat Fat  2g
  • Cholesterol  5mg
  • Sodium  1,528mg
  • Carbohydrate  96g
  • Fiber  15g
  • Sugar  16g
  • Protein  23g
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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