Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pita Sandwiches with Lime Tzatziki - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Calories
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Protein
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Carbs
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With flavors reminiscent of a falafel, Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pita Sandwiches with Lime Tzatziki take less work, are tasty with lots of texture, and an easy weeknight meal to put together.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 5/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cucumber (about 8 ounces), peeled, seeded, and shredded
- 6 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas, halved
- 2 (15-ounce) cans organic chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons Spanish smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 8 cups loosely packed arugula
- 12 (1/4-inch-thick) tomato slices
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °.
- Combine yogurt, mint, lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, garlic, and cucumber in a small bowl.
- Wrap pitas in foil; bake at 350 ° for 10 minutes or until warm.
- Place chickpeas in a single layer on paper towels. Cover with additional paper towels; pat dry. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add chickpeas to pan; sauté 10 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy, stirring frequently. Remove chickpeas from pan using a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, chickpeas, cumin, paprika, and red pepper in a medium bowl; toss well to coat.
- Combine remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, lemon juice, and black pepper in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Add arugula; toss gently to coat. Add chickpea mixture; toss to coat.
- Fill each pita half with about 2/3 cup chickpea mixture, 1 tomato slice, and 2 tablespoons sauce. Serve immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Lemon.
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