Description
Avocado pitas with spiced chickpeas are a vibrant, nutritious delight perfect for any occasion. These macro-friendly pockets feature warm, crispy chickpeas seasoned to perfection, creamy avocado for richness, and a tangy yogurt sauce that elevates every bite. Quick to prepare and adaptable for dietary preferences, these pitas make a wholesome meal that satisfies both taste and nutritional goals. Enjoy them as a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 whole wheat pita breads
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 20?25 minutes until crispy, shaking the pan halfway through.
- Slice open the pita breads and warm them if desired.
- Mash the avocado with lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- Mix Greek yogurt with Dijon mustard; season with salt and pepper.
- Assemble by filling pitas with mashed avocado, adding roasted chickpeas, and drizzling with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pita (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg