"A Middle Eastern delight. I don't know how authentic this recipe is but it is my favorite...."
INGREDIENTS
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4 scallions, cut into 1 inch pieces
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2 cloves garlic, halved
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
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1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
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vegetable oil cooking spray
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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4 pita pockets, warmed
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shredded lettuce
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chopped tomato
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sliced onion
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Herbed Cucumber Yogurt
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1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
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1 clove garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 kirby cucumber, seeded and chopped
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sea salt
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pepper