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Garbanzo Bean Pitas
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Super meatless recipe for informal dinners and quick lunches. Add a little horseradish if you want to kick it up a notch. Taken from Light & Tasty magazine.
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained (you can substitute chickpeas)
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons parsley, minced
2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 whole wheat pita bread, 6-inch
4 leaves lettuce
1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
Directions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until smooth.
2. Spoon 1/3 cup bean mixture into each pita half.
3. Top with lettuce, cucumber and tomato.
4. May add fat free ranch dressing if so desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com