
Cauliflower Chickpea Pitas
Roasted cauliflower florets and canned chickpeas tucked into warm whole wheat pita with hummus. Red onion and za'atar make the filling savory, hearty, and weeknight-friendly.
- chickpeas
- one-pan
- pita
- plant-based
- sheet-pan
- vegan
- Vegetarian
- weeknight
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Cauliflower florets · 1.5 Pound
Kroger® Cauliflower Florets Bag BIG DEAL!
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Red onion · 1 Count
Jumbo Red Onions
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Lemon · 1 Count
Fresh Organic Lemon - Each
100%
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Canned chickpeas · 2 Can
Goya® Canned Chick Peas
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Whole wheat pita bread · 4 Each
Toufayan® Whole Wheat Pita Loaves 6 Count
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67%
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Hummus · 1 Cup
Sabra® Classic Hummus
52%
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Za'atar seasoning · 2 Tablespoon
Private Selection® Middle Eastern Inspired Za'Atar Blend Shaker
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22%
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Extra-virgin olive oil · 3 Tablespoon
Pompeian Smooth Extra Virgin Olive Oil - 32 fl oz
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5%
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Ground black pepper · 0.5 Teaspoon
McCormick Pure Ground Black Pepper
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3%
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Kosher salt · 1 Teaspoon
Diamond Crystal Salt Co. Kosher Salt Flakes
1%
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per serving · 4 servings
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Cook this recipe
- cauliflower florets-1 1/2 lb
- canned chickpeas-2 cans
- red onion-1 medium
- hummus-1 cup
- extra-virgin olive oil-3 tablespoons
- za'atar seasoning-2 tablespoons
- kosher salt-1 teaspoon
- whole wheat pita bread-4 each
- ground black pepper-1/2 teaspoon
- lemon-1 medium
Preheat the oven to 425°F with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line two 18-by-13-inch rimmed sheet pans with parchment rated for that temperature. Cut cauliflower into roughly 1-inch florets and onion into 1/2-inch wedges. Rinse, drain and thoroughly dry the chickpeas; halve the lemon.
Keep fingers clear of the knife blade while slicing the onion and halving the lemon.
Pat the chickpeas dry before roasting to reduce oil splatter.
Divide the cauliflower, chickpeas, onion, oil, za’atar, salt and pepper evenly between the pans. Toss until coated and spread in a single layer.
Roast for 20 minutes, stir and swap racks, then roast for 10–15 minutes more, until the cauliflower is fully tender with browned edges and the chickpeas are lightly crisp. Use oven mitts to handle the pans.
Use oven mitts when handling the hot sheet pan.
Transfer the filling to a heatproof 4-quart bowl and cover. Arrange the pitas in a single layer on the emptied pans and warm for 2–3 minutes until pliable, following package directions if different. Watch closely so they do not dry out.
Keep the hot sheet pan on a heatproof surface when it comes out of the oven.
Spread hummus inside the warm pita pockets and add filling without overstuffing. Divide everything evenly among the servings, with extra filling and hummus alongside. Squeeze lemon over the portions and serve warm.
Let the filling cool briefly before eating to avoid burns.
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