Mashed Chickpea Pitas

A yummy new recipe I found in this months Cooking Light.  Love it!

Mashed Chickpea Pitas

(serves 4)

2 cloves garlic, minced

6 Tablespoons greek yogurt or plain fat free yogurt

2 Tablespoons reduced fat mayo

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 tsp. salt

1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup cucumber, diced

1 Tablespoon dill (I used Thyme)

1 carrot shredded

2 6 inch pitas cut in half

4 leaves lettuce

Combine first 6 ingredients, through chickpeas and mash to desired consistency. Stir in cucumber, dill and carrot.

Line each pita half with 1 lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup chickpea mixture.  Enjoy!

Calories 185, Fat1.6g, Protein 9.5g, Carb 33.4 g, Fiber 3.8g