ROASTED SWEET POTATO & CHICKPEA PITAS

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Here's a hearty take on Mediterranean food, this time with sweet potatoes tucked inside. These unique pockets are delicious for lunch or dinner. -Beth Jacobson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1-1/4 pounds), peeled and cubed
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium red onion, chopped
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups arugula or baby spinach
12 whole wheat pita pocket halves, warmed
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes in a large microwave-safe bowl; microwave, covered, on high 5 minutes. Stir in chickpeas and onion; toss with 2 tablespoons oil, garam masala and 1/4 teaspoon salt., Spread into a 15x10x1-in. pan. Roast until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly., Place garlic and remaining oil in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave on high until garlic is lightly browned, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes. Stir in yogurt, lemon juice, cumin and remaining salt., Toss potato mixture with arugula. Spoon into pitas; top with sauce and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

nyombi774061285 fahad
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a healthy and easy meal.


Natch Baby
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I'm not a big fan of pitas, but I thought this recipe was pretty good.


Tawhid Chowdhury
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe, but I think I'll try a different one next time.


A Bh
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I would have liked a little more spice in this recipe.


Rize Sports
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my pitas turned out a little dry.


IT'S Abubakar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ekk Enamul
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I loved the fresh herbs in this recipe.


Yours_by_ Adored
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The roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas were a great combination.


Jason Frederick
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I'm definitely going to be making these pitas again soon.


adham hussein
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These pitas were perfect for a quick and easy lunch.


Akash Rhoman
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a healthy and delicious meal.


Stephanie Miller
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes and chickpeas.


Suhaila mahmoud
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Jared Philibert
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I had some trouble getting the pitas to rise properly, but they still tasted good.


jennifer castro
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These pitas were a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Ashish Kakkar
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I'm not a huge fan of sweet potatoes, but I really enjoyed these pitas. The flavors were well-balanced.


ABDULMAJEED MUHAMMAD
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I made these pitas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Rana Bilal
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The roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas were the perfect filling for these pitas. They were flavorful and hearty.


Fuzail Rajpoot
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I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I was able to throw it together in no time.


Shameel Khan
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These roasted sweet potato and chickpea pitas were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the pitas were so soft and fluffy.