Grilled Chickpea Veggie Pitas Recipe
A delicious and healthy vegetarian meal featuring grilled chickpeas and vegetables stuffed in whole wheat pitas, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Canned Goods
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini sliced
- 1 red onion sliced
- 1 cup lettuce or spinach
- 1/2 cup hummus
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Mix chickpeas with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Grill for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toss sliced vegetables in olive oil, salt, and pepper, then grill for 5-7 minutes until tender and charred.
- Warm pitas on the grill for 1-2 minutes each side.
- Spread hummus inside pitas, add grilled chickpeas and vegetables, then top with lettuce or spinach. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, add fresh herbs or a drizzle of tahini.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Sodium: 600mg