Hummus in pita pockets

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsChickpeas -- cooked and
Drained
4Cloves garlic -- minced
1teaspoonLow-sodium tamari or soy
Sauce
½cupLemon juice
¾cupTahini
2tablespoonsMinced parsley
2tablespoonsMinced red onion
2tablespoonsMinced celery
1cupCoarsely chopped tomatoes
1cupPeeled and seeded cucumber
Coarsely chopped
2teaspoonsApple cider vinegar
3teaspoonsOlive oil
2largesRounds whole wheat pita
Bread
2cupsShredded lettuce

Directions

1. In a food processor or blender, puree chick-peas, 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.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy File