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Hot Hummus Pockets

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Filling:

  • 1 Can Garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ Cup Sliced scallions
  • ½ Cup Nonfat plain yogurt
  • 1 Tbs Sesame seed paste
  • 1 ½ tsp Crushed fresh garlic
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper

Pitas:

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  • 6 Medium Whole-wheat pita pockets
  • 18 Fresh spinach leaves
  • 3 Medium Plum tomatoes, thinly sliced
  • 8 Oz Low-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  1. Combine all filling ingredients in a food processor bowl and process until smooth.
  2. Set aside. Cut each pita round about 2/3 of the way around the edges.
  3. Carefully open the pita and spread ¼ cup of the filling over the bottom layer.
  4. Top filling with 3 spinach leaves, then 3 slices of tomato, and ¼ cup of shredded cheese.
  5. Coat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray and preheat to medium.
  6. Cook sandwiches on the skillet until bread is lightly toasted and cheese is melted. (About 2 minutes per side.)
  7. Cut into 4 wedges and serve hot.

Servings: 6

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 serving
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476.67
Calories From Fat (13%) 60.03
Calories From Protein (31%) 148.74
Calories From Carbs (56%) 267.90
Calories From Alcohol (0%) 0.00
% Daily Value
Total Fat 7.17g 11%
Saturated Fat 1.25g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.89g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.95g
Trans Fatty Acids 0.00g
Cholesterol 8.05mg 3%
Sodium 1424.37mg 59%
Potassium 6112.71mg 175%
Carbohydrates 72.00g 24%
Dietary Fiber 28.83g 115%
Sugar 6.89g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 43.17g
Protein 49.01g 98%
Vitamin A 96451.27IU 1929%
Vitamin C 298.55mg 498%
Calcium 1472.08mg 147%
Iron 30.24mg 168%
Vitamin E 21.26IU 213%
Thiamin 0.96mg 64%
Riboflavin 2.04mg 120%
Niacin 8.92mg 45%
Vitamin B6 2.46mg 123%
Folate 2049.91µg 512%
Vitamin B12 0.46µg 8%
Pantothenic Acid 1.13mg 11%
Phosphorus 885.84mg 89%
Magnesium 872.47mg 218%
Zinc 8.44mg 56%
Copper 1.68mg 84%
Manganese 10.15mg 507%
Selenium 31.56µg 45%
Alcohol 0.00g
Caffeine 0.00mg
Water 1069.18g

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