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Ingredients

1 cup (250 mL) unsalted cooked or drained rinsed canned chickpeas

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) baby spinach leaves, divided

1 small clove garlic

2 tbsp (25 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tbsp (15 mL) tahini or other nut or seed butter

Pepper

1 roasted sweet red pepper (about 3/4 cup/175 mL strips)

4 6- to 8-inch (15 to 20 cm) whole wheat pita breads

4 oz (120 g) lower fat feta cheese, crumbled or 3 1/2 oz (100 g) regular feta cheese, crumbled

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, 1 cup (250 mL) of the spinach, garlic, lemon juice and tahini. Process until fairly smooth, adding 1 to 2 tsp (5 to 10 mL) water, if necessary, to make a spreadable hummus. Season to taste with pepper.

Pat roasted red pepper strips dry. Arrange pita breads on a large baking sheet or 2 sheets, as necessary. Spread with hummus, dividing equally. Arrange strips of roasted red pepper on top; sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake for about 8 minutes or until pitas are toasted and toppings are hot.

Remove pitas from oven and sprinkle with remaining spinach.

Nutritional info per serving (1 flatbread)

Calories 342

Protein 18 g

Total Fat 9 g

Saturated Fat 4 g

Cholesterol 15 mg

Carbohydrates 51 g

Fibre 8 g

Sugars 5 g

Added sugars 0 g

Sodium 655 mg

Potassium 395 mg

Roasted pepper spinach and feta flatbreads