Chickpea-and-Herb Pita Sandwiches

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15-oz) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ⅔ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ⅓ cup torn fresh mint (or use more basil)
  • ¼ cup torn fresh basil
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 6 Tbsp vegan mayonnaise
  • 6 pita bread rounds, cut in half (preferably whole wheat)
  • 2 cup baby spinach
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, sliced

Instructions

  1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread mayo among pita halves. Divide spinach, tomato, and chickpea mixture among pita halves.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 3 cups sliced carrots
  • ⅓ cup sliced green olives
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • ⅓ cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds) 

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss together all ingredients; chill until ready to serve.

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