Spiced Edamame Chickpea Filled Pitas

Spiced Edamame Chickpea Filled Pitas is an excellent lunch recipe. Cooking steps are also accessible. This protein-rich dish is loaded with light and fresh flavor.

Ingredients

- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 3-4 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek Yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce, or to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ⅓ cup shelled edamame (green soy beans)
- 1 green onion , finely chopped
- 1 large celery stalk , finely diced (about ⅓ cup)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup torn curly lettuce
2 thin whole wheat pitas unsliced

Method

1. Place chickpeas in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until broken up but still slightly chunky. Stir in yogurt, garlic salt, Sriracha sauce and lemon juice until well combined. Stir in edamame, onion, celery and sun-dried tomatoes. Taste the mixture and add salt, pepper and more Sriracha sauce if desired.

2. Divide lettuce evenly between pitas, top with salad and enjoy. If you like a little extra zing in your salad serve the pitas with sliced lemons.

Serves 2