Chickpea Grilled Pitas
15 ingredients
12 steps
Ingredients
- 4 pita pockets (I get mine right from any major grocery store)
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 13 cup golden raisin
- 1 shallot, fine chopped
- 8 ounces escarole (don't substitute for this)
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fine chopped
- 1 12 of fresh mint, fine chopped
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- salt
- pepper
- feta cheese (optional)
Directions
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1Escarole -- In a medium microwavable bowl, add the escarole with a couple of tablespoons of water and covered with plastic wrap and cook 1 minute until blanched or slightly wilted.
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2Remove the plastic wrap and drain any water out of the bowl and let cool.
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3To the escarole, after it cools, add the raisins, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, mint, salt and pepper.
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4Chick Peas -- In a small bowl add 3/4 cup chick peas, 2 tablespoons of the oil, water and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice.
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5Pulse the mixture until smooth.
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6Add this mixture to the escarole mixture.
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7Also stir in the remaining chick peas, 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, remaining lemon juice.
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8Pitas -- Brush each pita with the remaining olive oil and then stuff with the chic pea mixture.
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9Grill on a outdoor grill or indoor grill pan or you can even use the broiler.
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10Middle shelf for about 4 minutes or so on each side until golden brown.
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11This is a great easy vegetarian sandwich.
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12Serve and enjoy with your favorite side.
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