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zaatar roast chickpea sandwich in pita

Roast Chickpea Pita Pocket

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Calories 320kcal

Servings

1 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and dried
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Jamie Geller Za'atar.
  • 1 whole wheat pita
  • 1½  tablespoons Labneh or Greek yogurt 
  • 1 Persian cucumber sliced
  • ¼ small red onion sliced
  • Pinch kosher salt
  • Pinch freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, toss chickpeas with evoo, and za’atar.
  • Spread chickpeas on lined sheet, drizzle oil and za’atar and toss on pan. Place in oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until browned and crunchy.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl. Store chickpeas, covered, at room temperature for up to 3 days
  • Assemble the sandwich
  • Open the pita pocket. Spread the labneh or yogurt on the bottom. Layer with sliced cucumbers and red onion, fill with 1/2 cup roasted chickpeas. Top with a sprinkle of salt, pepper and/or zaatar. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Roast Chickpea Pita Pocket
Amount per Serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Sodium
 
600
mg
26
%
Carbohydrates
 
55
g
18
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.