Grilled Shrimp and Pitas with Chickpea Puree Recipe

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Grilled Shrimp and Pitas with Chickpea Puree
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Directions:

  1. Light the grill or heat the broiler. Thread the shrimp onto four skewers. Brush the shrimp with 2 tablespoons of the oil; sprinkle with the oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and the pepper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, heat 5 tablespoons of the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the chickpeas, water, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon of salt and heat until warmed through. With a potato masher, mash the chickpeas. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice and the parsley. Cover to keep warm.
  3. Grill or broil the shrimp, turning once, until just done, about 4 minutes in all. Meanwhile, spread both sides of each pita with the butter and grill or broil, turning once, until golden, about 4 minutes in all. Cut into quarters.
  4. In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 tablespoons each of oil and lemon juice. Mound the chickpeas on plates. Top with the shrimp skewers and surround with the pita quarters. Pour the lemon oil over the shrimp and chickpeas.
  5. Wine Recommendation: The ingredients here practically demand the citrus and herb flavors of a sauvignon blanc. A version from California will be a bit softer than the classic French Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé, but in this case avoid wines labeled Fumé Blanc. Though also made from sauvignon blanc, they tend to be more oaky.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1285.3 Kcal (5381 kJ)
Calories from fat 711.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 79.01g 122%
Cholesterol 129.17mg 43%
Sodium 3172.91mg 132%
Potassium 417.73mg 9%
Total Carbs 117.82g 39%
Sugars 0.99g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3.11g 12%
Protein 29.99g 60%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 5.3mg 29%
Calcium 181.5mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 279.33 Kcal (1169 kJ)
Calories from fat 154.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.17g 122%
Cholesterol 28.07mg 43%
Sodium 689.57mg 132%
Potassium 90.78mg 9%
Total Carbs 25.61g 39%
Sugars 0.22g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.67g 12%
Protein 6.52g 60%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 15%
Iron 1.1mg 29%
Calcium 39.4mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 31.7
    Points
  • 36
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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