Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1 filled pita half (calculated without ranch dressing)
  • Calories:
  • 241
  • Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 0 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 3 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 552 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 41 g
  • Fiber:
  • 8 g
  • Protein:
  • 9 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 2-1/2 starch, 1 very lean meat, 1/2 fat.


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Garbanzo Bean Pitas

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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

SERVINGS: 4

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD:

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients:

  • 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
  • 2 whole wheat pita breads (6 inches), halved
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing, optional

Directions:

In a blender or food processor, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Spoon 1/3 cup bean mixture into each pita half. Top with lettuce, cucumber and tomato. Serve with ranch dressing if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

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