Greek Chickpea Pitas

Ingredients

• 15 oz chickpeas(paid link)
• ¼ cup red onion(paid link)
• ½ cup cucumber(paid link)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes(paid link)
• ½ cup kalamata olives(paid link)
• ¼ cup fresh parsley(paid link)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice(paid link)
• 2 tbsp olive oil(paid link)
• 1 tsp dried oregano(paid link)
• ½ tsp cumin(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)
• 1 cup plain yogurt(paid link)
• 2 tbsp fresh dill(paid link)
• 1 clove garlic(paid link)
• 4 whole wheat pitas(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Finely dice the red onion. Chop the cucumber and halve the cherry tomatoes. Pit and chop the Kalamata olives. Chop the fresh parsley.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced red onion, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chopped olives, and chopped parsley.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, dried oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the chickpea mixture and toss to combine.

4. 4

   In a separate small bowl, combine the plain yogurt, chopped fresh dill, and minced garlic. Stir until well combined. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.

5. 5

   Warm the whole wheat pitas slightly in a pan or microwave.

6. 6

   Assemble the pitas by spreading a generous amount of the dill yogurt sauce inside each pita, then filling with the chickpea mixture.

7. 7

   Serve immediately.

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