Fried Chickpea and Arugula Pita Sandwiches with Lime Tzatziki

By sarahstpierre

Calories: 370
Fat: 10.4g
Saturated fat: 1.8g
Monounsaturated fat: 5.2g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2g
Protein: 15.8g
Carbohydrate: 57g
Fiber: 9.9g
Cholesterol: 3mg
Iron: 3.9mg
Sodium: 586mg
Calcium: 131mg

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

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Combine yogurt, mint, lime juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, garlic, and cucumber in a small bowl.

3. Wrap pitas in foil; bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until warm.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Fill each pita half with about 2/3 cup chickpea mixture, 1 tomato slice, and 2 tablespoons sauce. Serve immediately.