Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

1 ( 16-oz.) can chick-peas, rinsed, drained and mashed
1/3 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced onion
2 tablespoons pickle relish
2 tablespoons egg-free mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard
Dash of garlic powder (optional)
4 whole wheat pits
Lettuce, tomato slices, grated carrot, etc. for toppings

How to prepare

Place the chick-peas, celery, onion, pickle relish, mayonnaise, mustard and garlic powder in a bowl and stir well. Cut the pitas in half and open up into pockets. Fill each pita pocket with 1/8 of the chick-pea spread, top with lettuce, tomato slices or other veggies and serve immediately. For bag lunches, pack the spread, veggies and pita bread in separate containers and assemble just before eating.

Nutritional value

Per serving: Calories 357, protein 14g, fat 4g, Carbohydrates 65g, Calcium 101mg, Fiber 11g, Sodium 556mg.