Broccoli, Chickpea & Avocado Pita Sandwiches
Ingredients
Broccoli Chickpea Salad
-
1
bunch
broccoli, florets removed and sliced thin
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1
can (15 ounces)
chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
-
⅓
cup
oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped
-
⅓
cup
finely chopped red onion
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⅓
cup
crumbled feta cheese or thinly sliced Kalamata olives
Lemon Dressing
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¼
cup
olive oil
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2
tablespoons
lemon juice, to taste
-
1 ½
teaspoons
Dijon mustard
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1 ½
teaspoons
honey or maple syrup, to taste
-
1
clove
garlic, pressed or minced
-
¼
teaspoon
salt, to taste
-
1
pinch
red pepper flakes
Everything Else
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2
medium
avocados, or about ¾ cup of your favorite hummus
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4
whole grain
pita breads, or 4 large, thick slices of hearty whole grain bread
-
to taste
salt
Instructions
- Combine all salad ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and toss to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until emulsified and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, then set aside to marinate.
- Mash the avocados in a bowl, season with salt, and set aside.
- Warm the pita breads in the oven or toaster.
- Spread mashed avocado over half of each pita and top with the broccoli chickpea salad. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4 sandwiches
Calories
250
Total fat
15g
Total carbohydrates
25g
Total protein
8g
Sodium
300mg
Cholesterol
5mg
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