Description
Cucumber Chickpea Pita Pockets are a vibrant and nutritious meal that everyone will adore. Bursting with flavors from protein-packed chickpeas, refreshing cucumber, and zesty herbs, this dish is complemented by a creamy lemon tahini dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch, a picnic treat, or a delightful family dinner, these pita pockets are not just healthy but incredibly versatile. You can customize them with your favorite vegetables and adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. Enjoy the satisfaction of creating a wholesome meal that’s as easy to prepare as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15-ounce each) chickpeas
- 1 large English cucumber
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 4–6 large pita breads
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 2–4 tablespoons of ice-cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas in a colander.
- In a large bowl, mash half the chickpeas using a potato masher for varied textures.
- Add diced cucumber, red onion, celery, parsley, and dill to the bowl; stir gently.
- In another bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and ice-cold water until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour three-quarters of the dressing over the chickpea mixture; fold until well coated.
- Warm pita bread if desired and stuff with the salad mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pita pocket (172g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg