Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea & Artichoke Pita Sandwiches

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain fat-free yogurt 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 can (about 15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped 1‑1/2 cups thinly sliced cucumber halves (halved lengthwise) 1/2 cup shredded carrot 1/2 cup chopped green onions 4 rounds whole wheat pita bread, cut in half

PREPARATION:

1. Combine yogurt, cilantro, garlic and lemon juice in small bowl.
2. Combine chickpeas, artichoke hearts, cucumbers, carrot and green onions in medium bowl. Stir in yogurt mixture until well blended.
3. Divide cucumber mixture among pita halves.

This recipe appears in: European NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 2 filled pita halves Sodium 813 mg Protein 19 g Fiber 16 g Carbohydrate 79 g Cholesterol 1 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 3 g Calories from Fat 7 % Calories 399 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 1 Starch 5