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Avocado Pita Pockets

4
Servings Made

5m
Prep Time

Courtesy of My Plate

Creative snack idea to help keep the midday munchies away. And it’s quick to prepare.

Ingredients

  • 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 2 whole grain pita bread pockets, cut in half
  • 1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled Cotija or Feta cheese
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Fill the pita pocket half with avocado, chickpeas and cheese, dividing evenly. Heat in microwave for 15 to 20 seconds if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition per serving

Nutrients

Amount

Calories

198

Fat

7g

Saturated Fat

2g

Sodium

259mg

Carbohydrates

30g

Fiber

6g

Sugar

1g

Protein

6g

Calories

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