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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
This a wonderful meatless recipe for informal dinners and quick lunches alike. I add a little horseradish to my pitas for extra flair. —Susan LeBrun of Sulphur, Louisiana
Ingredients:
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 whole wheat pita pocket halves
4 lettuce leaves
1/2 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 small tomato, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup fat-free ranch salad dressing, optional
Directions:
1. In a blender, combine the first eight ingredients; cover and process until blended. Spoon 1/3 cup bean mixture into each pita half. Top with lettuce, cucumber and tomato. Serve with ranch dressing if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com