Garbanzo Bean Sandwiches

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 ounces) Progresso™ garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, sliced
  • 4 whole-wheat pita breads (6 inches in diameter)
  • Lettuce leaves
  • 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup cucumber ranch dressing

Steps

  • 1
    Place beans, water, parsley, walnuts, onion and garlic in food processor or blender. Cover and process until smooth.
  • 2
    Cut cucumber slices into fourths. Cut each pita bread in half to form 2 pockets; line with lettuce leaves. Spoon 2 tablespoons bean mixture into each pita half. Add tomato, cucumber and dressing.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
17%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
340mg
14%
Potassium
300mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
11%
Dietary Fiber
6g
24%
Sugars
4g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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