Crispy Chickpea Pita

By smleonard

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped, plus 1/2 cup whole parsley leaves
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 plum tomatoes, diced
• 4 pitas or pieces flat bread, warmed
• 1 8-ounce container hummus
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
2.Remove from heat. Add the lemon juice, chopped parsley, ½ teaspoon of the salt, and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper and toss.
3.In a small bowl, combine the whole parsley leaves, tomatoes, and the remaining oil, salt, and pepper.
4.Divide the bread among 4 plates and spread with the hummus. Top with the chickpea mixture, onion, and hot sauce. Serve with the parsley salad, yogurt, and lemon wedges.