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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    BBQ-Flavored Chickpea Pitas

    Published: Jul 21, 2015 · Updated: Aug 18, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Cool romaine lettuce and barbecue-flavored chickpeas (or explore the other plant protein variations following the recipe) combine to create a great flavor and texture combination in this hearty pita sandwich. This pairs well with many simple companions — potatoes or sweet potatoes, fresh corn, a simple quinoa salad, or a light soup. This recipe makes enough to generously fill 4 good-sized pita halves. Adapted from Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes by Nava Atlas. ©2014, published by HarperOne, reprinted by permission. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky. 

    BBQ Chickpea Sandwich

    BBQ-Flavored Chickpea Pitas

    Cool romaine lettuce and barbecue-flavored chickpeas combine to create a great flavor and texture combination in this hearty pita sandwich.
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    Course: Pita sandwich
    Cuisine: Vegan / Healthy
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: pita sandwich
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 2 to 4
    Calories: 2222kcal
    Author: Veg Kitchen

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons

      extra-virgin olive oil


    • 1 medium onion

      quartered and sliced


    • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into short narrow strips
    • ⅔ cup Quick Vegan Barbecue Sauce or used your favorite natural bottled brand
    • 15- to 16- ounce can drained and rinsed chickpeas
    • Two large fresh pita breads preferably whole grain
    • Finely shredded romaine lettuce as needed
    • Fresh green sprouts optional (like broccoli sprouts or pea shoots)
    • 2 medium tomatoes thinly sliced
    • ½ medium avocado peeled and thinly sliced, optional
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    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and sauté until golden.
    • Add the bell pepper and barbecue sauce, then stir in the chickpeas. Cook over medium heat until the sauce is reduced and envelopes the chickpeas and veggies nicely, about 8 minutes.
    • Distribute 1 to 2 pita halves to each plate, depending on appetites and what else is being served. Fill each pita half with some lettuce, sprouts, tomatoes, and optional avocado, followed by the chickpea mixture. Serve at once.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2222kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 225g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 61g | Monounsaturated Fat: 143g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 3176IU | Vitamin C: 102mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Nutrition information
    Per pita half:  Calories: 258; 
    Total fat: 5g;  Protein: 10g;  Carbs: 47g;  Fiber: 9g;  Sodium: 280mg

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