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Hummus in Pita Pockets




Source of Recipe


Mediterrenean Food Market Website and The California Culinary Academy


Recipe Link: http://store.mediterraneanfoodmarket.com/index.html

List of Ingredients




3 cups chickpeas (cooked and drained)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp. low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
½ cup lemon juice
¾ cup tahini
2 tbsp. minced parsley
2 tbsp. minced red onion
2 tbsp. minced celery
1 cup coarsely chopped tomatoes
1 cup peeled and seeded cucumber (coarsely chopped)
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
3 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 large round whole-wheat pita bread
2 cups shredded lettuce

Recipe



1. In a food processor or blender, puree chickpeas, garlic, tamari sauce, lemon juice and tahini until smooth. Set aside.

2. In a small bowl combine parsley, red onion, celery, tomatoes, cucumber, vinegar and olive oil and toss well. Let marinate at room temperature for 10 minutes.

3. Slice pita rounds in half. Open each half carefully and spread with hummus. Stuff with lettuce and marinated vegetables, including a small spoonful of the marinade. Serve immediately.