Smashed Chickpeas with Pita

Name: Smashed Chickpeas with Pita
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; Pita wedges and English hothouse cucumber slices (for serving)

By Dawn PerryPhotography by Alex Lau

June 16, 2015

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Alex Lau

This easy salad has all the flavors of a falafel without the deep-frying. Add a little feta if your kid prefers.

Recipe information

Yield
2 Servings

Ingredients

1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, patted dry

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

½ teaspoon ground cumin

Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Pita wedges and English hothouse cucumber slices (for serving)

Preparation

Mash about three-quarters of the chickpeas with a fork in a medium bowl. Stir in oil, cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with pita wedges and cucumber.