Recipe Details
Ingredients
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½cupfinely chopped walnuts
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½cupunsalted sunflower seeds
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1cupcanned chickpeas, drained
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¼cupdiced red onion
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1largeegg, beaten
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1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley
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1tablespoonsalt-free herb seasoning blend
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¼teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
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2tablespoonsolive oil
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2slicesmild Cheddar cheese
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1(6 inch)pita bread round
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¼cupranch dressing
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2leavesromaine lettuce
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1mediumtomato, thinly sliced
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½mediumavocado – peeled, pitted and sliced
Cooking Directions
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Cook walnuts and sunflower seeds in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Mash chickpeas with a fork in a large bowl (or pulse in a food processor). Stir in toasted walnuts and sunflower seeds, onion, egg, parsley, seasoning blend, and pepper until well combined. Divide mixture in half and shape into patties.
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties and fry until well browned and heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Lay one Cheddar slice over each patty and remove from the heat.
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Heat pita round in the medium skillet over medium-low heat until warm, about 1 minute per side. Remove from the skillet and cut in half.
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Spread ranch dressing inside each pita half and line with romaine. Slide a cheesy patty into each pita, then top with tomato and avocado.
Tips
You can use any nuts or seeds you like.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe2 | |
Calories939 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 70g |
89% |
Saturated Fat 14g |
71% |
Cholesterol 131mg |
44% |
Sodium 1028mg |
45% |
Total Carbohydrate 59g |
21% |
Dietary Fiber 13g |
45% |
Total Sugars 5g |
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Protein 26g |
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Vitamin C 24mg |
120% |
Calcium 343mg |
26% |
Iron 5mg |
27% |
Potassium 960mg |
20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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