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Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pita

Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pita: A Flavorful Vegan Delight

This Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pita is a delicious vegan dish that combines spicy grilled chickpeas with fresh veggies, packed with protein and fiber.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 pitas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste tube or canned
  • 1 tablespoon za’atar
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
For the Pitas
  • 4 pieces whole grain pitas
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup vegan Greek-style yogurt or tahini sauce

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Grill or Grill Pan
  • Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by mashing the rinsed and drained chickpeas in a bowl until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture. In a skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions and bell peppers for about 4–5 minutes until soft. Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and spices, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Take a whole grain pita and carefully cut it in half to create pockets. Generously fill each pita half with the chickpea veggie mixture, ensuring not to overstuff to prevent tearing. Brush the outside lightly with oil to enhance crispiness while grilling.
  3. Place the stuffed pitas on the preheated grill, grilling one side for about 3–4 minutes until golden and slightly charred. Carefully flip and grill the other side for an additional 3 minutes until crispy and heated through.
  4. While the pitas are grilling, prepare a quick yogurt sauce by mixing vegan Greek-style yogurt with chopped parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  5. Once the pitas are perfectly grilled, remove them from the heat and allow them to cool slightly. Serve warm with the herby yogurt sauce drizzled on top or alongside for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pitaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Customize with seasonal veggies or alternate proteins like tempeh. Meal prep friendly; store filling in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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