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A quick dinner or lunch with tasty chickpeas and seasonings. Chickpeas are a great vegetarian option because they have some protein while also boasting fiber in their nutrient profile. If you want to lower the number of carbs (especially at dinner) serve on ½ a pita or as an open-faced gyro.
1 15 OZ CAN CHICKPEAS, RINSED AND DRAINED
1 TBSP OLIVE OIL
1 TBSP PAPRIKA (OPTIONAL)
1 TSP GROUND BLACK PEPPER
1/2 TSP CAYENNE PEPPER
1/4 TSP SALT
4 PITA FLATBREADS
1 CUP PRE-MADE TZATZIKI
1/4 RED ONION CUT INTO STRIPS
2 LETTUCE LEAVES ROUGHLY CHOPPED
1 TOMATO SLICED
STEP 1:
Pat dry chickpeas with paper towel, removing any skins that may come off.
STEP 2:
Gently toss chickpeas with oil, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt.
STEP 3:
Spread chickpeas onto a greased rimmed baking sheet and roast at 400 degrees F (200 C) for about 20 minutes, until lightly browned but not hard.
STEP 4:
Spread some tzatziki onto one side of the pita, then sprinkle in ¼ of the chickpeas and add veggies. Fold & enjoy!
Servings: 2
Nutrition per Serving: Calories 331, Total Fat 12g, Carbs 45g, Protein 11g, Fiber 7.5g
Lindsay Brin holds a degree in Exercise Science and has over 20 years of experience helping women, especially women over 40, build strength and redefine what fitness means for life. She has certified Pilates instructors and CPTs across the U.S. and developed a fitness course accredited by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and American Council on Exercise (ACE).
But her most transformative learning came after 40, when she began experiencing perimenopause. Lindsay immersed herself in the science of aging, hormones, walking, HIIT, and strength training—ultimately developing a method that works with your body, not against it.
This is now the foundation of Moms Into Fitness, which has helped over 85,000 women rebuild strength, renew energy, and create lasting results.
