Mediterranean Sandwiches

These pita sandwiches are so easy to make, and they are absolutely delicious. Take it from a girl who went to college on money from sandwich-making, okay? :) Never mind if you don't get it.

These are great because they are vegetarian (what?!) but they are super filling. And with the cool cucumbers, zingy yogurt, and mealy artichokes, it makes for a perfect lunch for a hot, summer day.

Ingredients (for 1 serving, cuz i cook for one):

-1/4 cup plain fat free yogurt
-1 tsp lemon juice
-1 clove of garlic, minced
-1/4 cup chopped cucumbers
-1/4 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-1/4 cup baby artichokes, drained and rinsed
-1 roma tomato
-1/2 tsp salt
-generous shake of black pepper
-onion powder (optional)
-1 whole wheat pita, lighted toasted

1. Mix yogurt, garlic, lemon juice in a small bowl.



2. Put your chopped cucumbers, chickpeas, tomato, and artichoke in a different bowl. For artichoke, i just bought one of these cans.


They look a little pale, but they're still quite delicious.


Chop em up!


Tada! Pretty mix of healthy friends in a bowl.


3. Now, add the yogurt mixture into the bowl with the healthy friends.


4. Mix and stir, then add the salt and pepper and onion powder, if you so choose.


5. Stuff them into halved pitas (slightly toasted), and you have yourself a fabulous and filling meal for just under 300 calories! And it took me like 10 minutes, even while i was taking breaks to take these photos for you.


It was sooooo scrumptious and so light that it doesn't undo your gym time. And the fiber from all the veggies, chickpeas, and the pita itself is gonna keep you full for a while. And if you have any left over salad like i did, you can save it and eat it with crackers midday.


Enjoy! Stop back again soon!