Hemp Hummus Pita Pockets
Simple yet delicious and easily packable, these hummus pita pockets are perfect for a quick lunch at your desk or on the go
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 3 Tbs. hemp seeds
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 Tbs. chopped green onion
- 1/2 tsp. olive oil
- 1 whole-wheat pita
Preparation
1. Bring chickpeas, garlic, and 1/2 cup water to a boil in small saucepan. Cook 1 minute, remove from heat, and coarsely mash. Stir in hemp seeds and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cool.
2. Combine cucumber, tomato, bell pepper, parsley, green onion, lemon juice, and oil in small bowl; season with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Fill 1/2 whole-wheat pita with 1/3 cup hummus and 1/2 cup cucumber salad.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 395
- Carbohydrate Content 60 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 11 g
- Fiber Content 13 g
- Protein Content 20 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 449 mg
- Sugar Content 10 g