Barbecue-Flavored Chickpea (Garbanzo) Sandwiches

Name: Barbecue-Flavored Chickpea (Garbanzo) Sandwiches
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable broth or water; 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced; 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into short, narrow strips; 2/3 cup homemade No-Cook Barbecue Sauce, or store-bought; 2 teaspoons good-quality chili powder; 1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked or canned (drained and rinsed) chickpeas; 2 large fresh pitas, preferably whole wheat; Finely shredded romaine lettuce to taste; Fresh green sprouts, such as broccoli sprouts or pea shoots, to taste (optional); 2 medium ripe fresh tomatoes, thinly sliced

4 steps

Cool romaine lettuce and barbecue-flavored chickpeas combine to create great flavor and texture in this hearty pita sandwich. This pairs well with many simple companions—potatoes or sweet potatoes, fresh corn, a simple quinoa salad or pilaf, or a light soup. And steamed green veggies are always welcome, too.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 06:05:36 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories654.8 kcal (33%)

Total Fat12.5 g (18%)

Carbs119.4 g (46%)

Sugars45.4 g (50%)

Protein19.8 g (40%)

Sodium1389 mg (69%)

Fiber16.4 g (59%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

or 2 tablespoons vegetable broth, or water

1onion

medium, quartered and sliced

1red bell pepper

medium, cut into short, narrow strips

⅔ cupbarbecue sauce

homemade, no - cook, or store - bought

2 teaspoonschili powder

good - quality

1 ½ cupschickpeas

cooked, or canned drained and rinsed

2fresh pitas

large, preferably whole wheat

romaine lettuce

finely shredded, to taste

sprouts

fresh green, such as broccoli sprouts, or pea shoots, to taste, optional

2fresh tomatoes

medium, ripe, thinly sliced

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil, broth, or water in a medium skillet. Add the onion and sauté. until golden. Add the bell pepper, barbecue sauce, and chili powder, then stir in the chickpeas. Cook over medium heat until the sauce is reduced and envelops the chickpeas and veggies nicely, about 8 minutes.

Step 2

Place whole or half pitas on each serving plate, depending on appetites and what else is being served. Insert a generous amount of lettuce and sprouts and a few slices of tomato into each pita, followed by the chickpea mixture. Eat at once, out of hand.