Preparation Time: 12 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 353 per serving
Percent from Fat: 21%
Ingredients
1 large garlic clove, peeled
1 can (15 or 16 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans) rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
One-half teaspoon ground cumin
One-quarter teaspoon salt
One-half cup (4 ounces) low-fat silken tofu, such as Mori-Nu brand
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
4 whole wheat pita pocket bread loaves (the 6-inch size, not the little ones)
2 cups mesclun (assorted young salad greens)
One-half cup thinly sliced radishes |
Preparation
To make hummus: With motor running, drop garlic clove through the tube of a food processor until minced. Add chickpeas; process until finely chopped. Add lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, cumin, and salt; process 30 seconds. Add tofu; process until smooth. Stir in mint. Cut each pita in half; open pockets. Stuff pockets with half of salad greens and radishes; top with hummus, then remaining salad greens and radishes. Substitutions
Cilantro may replace the mint, torn romaine lettuce may replace the mesclun, and shredded daikon (a large white radish) may replace the familiar round red radishes. Although cilantro would add that mysterious "oomph" - a little bit of parsley, a little bit of spice, and a little bit of grassy pungency - instead of the sweet brightness of mint, they both work. Tips
Dark or toasted sesame oil, found in the Asian section of the supermarket, replaces the traditional tahini (sesame seed paste) because the oil has a more intense flavor and fewer calories than tahini. Drizzle dark sesame oil over stir-fries or on top of veggie burgers. You'll get just enough hint of its perfume to underline the flavor of your food. Culinary Taste Tip
Chickpeas have a delicate, nutty flavor that, when blended with garlic and lemon, yield a melting soft spread that is classic Mediterranean and even better the next day. Culinary Technique Tip
To make dried chickpeas easier to digest, boil them for just 2 minutes, then cook.
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