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Two freshly stuffed cucumber and chickpea pita pockets in a ceramic dish garnished with fresh herbs.

Cucumber and Chickpea-Stuffed Pita Pockets

These Cucumber Chickpea Pita Pockets are a refreshing, Mediterranean-inspired dish filled with seasoned chickpeas, crisp cucumbers, red onions, and a creamy dill yogurt sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpea & Veggie Filling:
  • - 1 can 15 oz / 400g chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • - 1 medium English cucumber diced
  • - ¼ cup red onion finely diced
  • - ½ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
  • - ¼ cup fresh dill chopped (plus a few extra sprigs for garnish)
  • - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • - ½ tsp dried oregano or garlic powder
  • - Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy Yogurt Sauce:
  • - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • - 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • - 1 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • - Pinch of salt
To Assemble:
  • - 2 large pita breads with pockets cut in half to make 4 pockets

Method
 

Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill, and a pinch of salt. Set aside in the fridge so the flavors meld.
Mix the Filling:
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, red onion, chopped parsley, and chopped dill.
Dress the Salad:
  1. Drizzle the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice over the chickpea mixture. Season with the oregano (or garlic powder), salt, and black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Assemble:
  1. Gently open up each pita bread half to form a pocket. Spoon 1–2 tablespoons of the yogurt sauce inside each pocket to coat the inner walls. Stuff the pockets generously with the seasoned chickpea salad.
Garnish and Serve:
  1. Top each filled pita pocket with an extra dollop of yogurt sauce and garnish with a few fresh dill sprigs and parsley leaves. Serve immediately.

Notes

- Extra Crunch: If you prefer warm, crispy chickpeas, you can toss them with olive oil and spices and roast them on a baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes before assembling.
- Add Feta: Crumbled feta cheese makes a fantastic addition to the filling if you enjoy a salty, savory kick.
- Estimated Cost: Budget-friendly ($)
- Calories: Approx. 380 kcal per serving