Pitta Pockets

Toasted pitta breads stuffed with a sautéed and roasted mixture of tomatoes, chickpeas, garlic, spring onions, and fresh herbs.

Vegetarian Healthy Quick Lunch Chickpeas

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1052.4

kcal / serving

1052.4 kcal total

Carbs

164.8g

per serving

164.8 g total

Fat

28.5g

per serving

28.5 g total

Protein

34.2g

per serving

34.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

piece

Pitta Bread

LegumesPulses

200

Chickpeas

rinsed and drained

NutsSeeds

handful

Herbs

mixed such as parsley, coriander, or thyme; chopped

clove

Garlic

crushed

tbsp

Sesame Seed

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Vegetables

110

Cherry Tomato

chopped

piece

Spring Onion

sliced

0.5

piece

Chili

chopped

Method

Sauté the tomatoes, chickpeas, herbs, garlic, sesame seeds, spring onions, chilli, and olive oil in a frying pan for 3 minutes.

Heat a griddle pan until smoking and grill the pittas for 2 minutes on each side.

Preheat the oven to 220°C.

Transfer the pan to the oven and cook for 5 minutes.

Fill the toasted pitta breads with the cooked tomato and chickpea mixture.