Description
A quick and flavorful meal featuring tender chickpeas and fresh vegetables, perfect for a busy night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pita bread
- Tzatziki sauce
- Sliced cucumbers
- Sliced tomatoes
- Red onion slices
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chickpeas, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through and aromatic.
- Warm pita bread in another pan or microwave until pliable.
- Fill each pita with the chickpea mixture, topping it with tzatziki sauce, cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
Ensure your skillet is hot enough before adding the chickpeas to achieve a nice sear. Avoid crowding the chickpeas in the skillet to prevent steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg