Avocado Pita Pockets

Courtesy of USDA MyPlate

Creative snack idea to help keep the midday munchies away. This is a quick and easy recipe to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe, fresh avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and diced
• 2 whole grain pita bread pockets, cut in half
• 1/4 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons crumbled Cotija or Feta cheese
• salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Fill pita pocket half with avocado, chickpeas, and cheese, dividing evenly. Heat in microwave for 15 to 20 seconds if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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