RED PEPPER HUMMUS PITA SANDWICHES

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Middle Eastern dinner put together in 15 minutes! Progresso™ chickpeas pack a punch in this homemade hummus pita bread sandwiches, while roasted bell peppers add zing - a fresh and flavorful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (15 oz) can Progresso™ Chickpeas, drained, rinsed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/3 cup drained roasted red bell peppers (from 7.25-oz jar)
8 lettuce leaves
1 cucumber, thinly sliced
4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita (pocket) breads, halved

Steps:

In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, oil and garlic; process 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Add roasted peppers; process 30 to 60 seconds or until peppers are finely chopped.
To assemble sandwiches, place lettuce leaf and cucumber slices in each pita bread half. Spoon about 3 tablespoons hummus in each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 11 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g