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Chickpea Pita Pocket

with red pepper hummus

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4.6

  • Hands on8 - 10 minutes
  • Overall8 - 10 minutes
Photo of Chickpea Pita Pocket

Preferred by NASA astronauts for its low-crumb bite in zero gravity, this pita lunch will also send you over the moon, Chef! With a doubly delicious smear of sun-dried tomato pesto and red pepper hummus, this flavourful & creamy base is the perfect vehicle for zesty, parsley covered chickpeas, fresh salad leves & tangy tomato.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. ZESTY Chickpeas

    In a bowl, mix together the Chickpeas, parsley and lemon juice. Season.

  2. WARM PITA POCKET

    Halve the pita/s. Place in the microwave to warm slightly, 15-30 seconds. Alternatively, warm in the toaster, being careful it doesn't get too toasted. Allow to cool slightly before assembling.

  3. LOVELY LUNCH

    Gently open the warmed pita halves. Smear the hummus and pesto in each half. Top with the Tomato, salad leaves and the chickpea mixture. Lunch is ready, Chef!

  • Chickpeas - 60g

  • Fresh Parsley - 3g

  • Lemon Juice - 10ml

  • Pita Bread/s - 1

  • Red Pepper Hummus - 30ml

  • Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto - 30ml

  • Tomato - 1

  • Salad Leaves - 10g

  1. ZESTY Chickpeas

    In a bowl, mix together the Chickpeas, parsley and lemon juice. Season.

  2. WARM PITA POCKET

    Halve the pita/s. Place in the microwave to warm slightly, 15-30 seconds. Alternatively, warm in the toaster, being careful it doesn't get too toasted. Allow to cool slightly before assembling.

  3. LOVELY LUNCH

    Gently open the warmed pita halves. Smear the hummus and pesto in each half. Top with the Tomato, salad leaves and the chickpea mixture. Lunch is ready, Chef!

  • Chickpeas - 120g

  • Fresh Parsley - 5g

  • Lemon Juice - 20ml

  • Pita Bread/s - 2

  • Red Pepper Hummus - 60ml

  • Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto - 60ml

  • Tomato - 1

  • Salad Leaves - 20g

  1. ZESTY Chickpeas

    In a bowl, mix together the Chickpeas, parsley and lemon juice. Season.

  2. WARM PITA POCKET

    Halve the pitas. Place in the microwave to warm slightly, 15-30 seconds. Alternatively, warm in the toaster, being careful it doesn't get too toasted. Allow to cool slightly before assembling.

  3. LOVELY LUNCH

    Gently open the warmed pita halves. Smear the hummus and pesto in each half. Top with the Tomato, salad leaves and the chickpea mixture. Lunch is ready, Chef!

  • Chickpeas - 180g

  • Fresh Parsley - 8g

  • Lemon Juice - 30ml

  • Pita Breads - 3

  • Red Pepper Hummus - 90ml

  • Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto - 90ml

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Salad Leaves - 30g

  1. ZESTY Chickpeas

    In a bowl, mix together the Chickpeas, parsley and lemon juice. Season.

  2. WARM PITA POCKET

    Halve the pitas. Place in the microwave to warm slightly, 15-30 seconds. Alternatively, warm in the toaster, being careful it doesn't get too toasted. Allow to cool slightly before assembling.

  3. LOVELY LUNCH

    Gently open the warmed pita halves. Smear the hummus and pesto in each half. Top with the Tomato, salad leaves and the chickpea mixture. Lunch is ready, Chef!

  • Chickpeas - 240g

  • Fresh Parsley - 10g

  • Lemon Juice - 40ml

  • Pita Breads - 4

  • Red Pepper Hummus - 125ml

  • Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto - 125ml

  • Tomatoes - 2

  • Salad Leaves - 40g

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R144.65

for 4 servings · R36.16 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

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  • Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Chickpea Pita Pocket?

The preparation time for Chickpea Pita Pocket with red pepper hummus is between 8 and 10 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Chickpea Pita Pocket with red pepper hummus?

The total time required to make Chickpea Pita Pocket with red pepper hummus is between 8 and 10 minutes.

How many servings does Chickpea Pita Pocket provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Chickpea Pita Pocket?

Chickpeas, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Pita Bread, Red Pepper Hummus, Salad Leaves, Tomato

What is the nutritional information of Chickpea Pita Pocket?

Calories: 576, Carbs: 73 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 16.7 grams, Sugar: 7.1 grams, Salt: 920 grams

How do I prepare Chickpea Pita Pocket?

LOVELY LUNCH: Gently open the warmed pita halves. Smear the hummus and pesto in each half. Top with the tomato, salad leaves and the chickpea mixture. Lunch is ready, Chef! WARM PITA POCKET: Halve the pita/s. Place in the microwave to warm slightly, 15-30 seconds. Alternatively, warm in the toaster, being careful it doesn't get too toasted. Allow to cool slightly before assembling. ZESTY CHICKPEAS: In a bowl, mix together the chickpeas, parsley and lemon juice. Season.

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Chickpea Pita Pocket?

Chickpeas, Lemon Juice, Parsley, Pesto Princess Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Pita Bread, Red Pepper Hummus, Salad Leaves, Tomato

How many calories does Chickpea Pita Pocket have?

576 calories

How much fat content does Chickpea Pita Pocket have?

grams