Stuffed Pita Pockets

Name: Stuffed Pita Pockets
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup mayonnaise, such as just mayo; 1/4 cup red onion, diced; 1/4 cup celery, diced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 large pita bread; 1/4 avocado; 1 handful of butter lettuce; other optional fillings: cheese slices, cold cuts, sprouts

The Daily Meal Staff|Aug. 31, 2017 3:20 pm EST

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Looking for some inspiration? This chef-approved simple dinner or lunch idea could be the next best thing you put in your kid's lunchbox, or on the dinner table. It's got veggies, protein, and even the glorious avocado tucked in its pita pocket!This recipe was contributed by Just.

Prep Time

5

minutes

Cook Time

1

minute

Servings

1

Total time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise, such as just mayo
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large pita bread
1/4 avocado
1 handful of butter lettuce
other optional fillings: cheese slices, cold cuts, sprouts

Directions

Mix the chickpeas and mayonnaise in a large bowl.
Lightly mash with a fork or potato masher.
Fold in the celery and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
Slice the pita in half. Use a spoon or butter knife to fill the pita pocket with salad, spreads, or tuck in slices of avocado, cheese or cold cuts along with a lettuce leaf.