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Chickpea Pita

20 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • bell pepper (diced)Produce1 piece
  • onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • cooked chickpeas (drained)Pantry220 g
  • saltSpices5 ml
  • paprikaSpices5 ml
  • dried herbsSpices5 ml
  • ajvar (or tomato paste)Pantry20 g
  • pita bread (cut in half)Bakery4 pieces
  • oil (for brushing)Pantry15 ml
  • sriracha mayo (for serving)Pantry60 g

per serving

Nutrition

294kcal

Carbs
44 g
Proteins
10 g
Fat
9 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Potato masher
  • Pastry brush

step by step

Method

  1. Fry the vegetables

    • Dice the bell pepper and onion, mince the garlic.
    • Fry the bell pepper, onion and garlic in a pan for a few minutes.
    Step 1
  2. Add chickpeas and seasoning

    • Add the drained chickpeas, salt, paprika, dried herbs and ajvar.
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes.
    Step 2
  3. Mash the filling

    • Mash the chickpeas down until the mixture holds together.
    Step 3
  4. Fill the pitas

    • Cut the pitas in half and generously fill the pockets with the chickpea mixture.
    Step 4
  5. Fry the pitas

    • Brush the filled pitas with oil.
    • Fry each side until golden brown.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Serve the pitas with sriracha mayo.
    Step 6