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Broccoli, Chickpea & Avocado Pita Sandwiches

URL: https://cookieandkate.com/broccoli-chickpea-pita-sandwiches/

Ingredients

Broccoli Chickpea Salad

  • 1 bunch broccoli, florets removed and sliced thin
  • 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
  • cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped
  • cup finely chopped red onion
  • cup crumbled feta cheese or thinly sliced Kalamata olives

Lemon Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 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

  • 2 medium avocados, or about ¾ cup of your favorite hummus
  • 4 whole grain pita breads, or 4 large, thick slices of hearty whole grain bread
  • to taste salt

Instructions

  1. Combine all salad ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and toss to combine.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until emulsified and adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine, then set aside to marinate.
  4. Mash the avocados in a bowl, season with salt, and set aside.
  5. Warm the pita breads in the oven or toaster.
  6. 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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