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Garbanzo Bean Sandwiches

8 servings
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 can 15 oz garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 ⁄2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 4 whole wheat pita breads 6 inches in diameter
  • Lettuce leaves
  • 1 medium tomato seeded, chopped (3⁄4 cup)
  • 1 ⁄2 medium cucumber sliced
  • 1 ⁄2 cup cucumber ranch dressing

Instructions

  • In food processor or blender, place beans, water, parsley, walnuts, onion and garlic.
  • Cover; process until smooth.
  • Cut each pita bread in half to form 2 pockets; line with lettuce leaves.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons bean spread into each pita half.
  • Add tomato, cucumber and dressing.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Nuts and seeds are great little nuggets of nutrients, but adding them in moderation is best because they can be high in fat. Fortunately, a little goes a long way in terms of flavor, and when nuts and seeds are lightly toasted, they become flavor giants!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 260 kcal
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Course Sandwiches
clue Easy / Quick
Diets Low Fat / Vegetarian