Spiced Chickpea Pita

🛒 Ingredients

• Canned Chickpeas, drained and rinsed 120 g · 195 kcal
• Pita Bread (whole wheat) 60 g · 150 kcal
• Olive Oil 5 g · 45 kcal
• Red Onion, finely diced 15 g · 6 kcal
• Garlic, minced 3 g · 4 kcal
• Ground Cumin 1 g · 0 kcal
• Ground Coriander 1 g · 0 kcal
• Smoked Paprika 1 g · 0 kcal
• Cayenne Pepper 0 g · 0 kcal
• Tomato, diced 40 g · 7 kcal
• Cucumber, diced 30 g · 4 kcal
• Lettuce, shredded 20 g · 3 kcal
• Tahini 10 g · 60 kcal
• Lemon Juice 10 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the chickpea filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and minced garlic, sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add drained chickpeas, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook for 5-7 minutes, gently mashing some chickpeas for texture, until heated through and well spiced. Season with salt to taste.
3. While chickpeas are cooking, prepare the tahini sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, and a splash of water until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more water if needed.
4. Warm pita bread according to package instructions (e.g., in a toaster or oven). Carefully cut each pita in half to create a pocket.
5. Fill each pita pocket generously with the spiced chickpea mixture. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and cucumber.
6. Drizzle generously with the prepared tahini sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Spiced Chickpea Pita!