Hummus gives a high protein hit so is great as a snack or lunch as it helps to minimise the mid afternoon slump.
Avocados are a natural source of the minerals magnesium and potassium; both essential to heart health. They also have good levels of vitamins B6, Folic acid, C, E and K. You can eat too many however if on a weight reduction diet.
The tomatoes contain beneficial nutrients many of which are well preserved by not cooking.
Hummus is made from chick peas, a legume or pulse. It is a vegetarian form of protein with good levels of fibre; they can a bit indigestible for some. Hummus is relatively rich source of the minerals manganese, copper and magnesium. There is no cholesterol in chick peas however when buying commercially made hummus check the fat levels, as some are very high due to added ingredients.
Cook time: None really but warmed the pitta tastes good!
Serves 2
- 2 Large Wholemeal Pitta Bread, warm for a few minutes if poss
- 3 tomatoes ping pong ball size, or 6 baby plum type, chopped
- 1 good sized ripe Avocado, chopped
- ¼ – ½ Lemon, juiced
- 100 – 150 gms Readymade Hummus
- Balsamic vinegar
- 2 Handfuls of fresh salad leaves, washed and torn up.
- Warm the pitta in the oven for a few minutes if possible but not essential.
- In a bowl add the chopped tomatoes and avocado
- Sprinkle with the lemon and a dessertspoon of good balsamic vinegar. If using another type use only a teaspoonful. Give a good but gentle stir
- Add in the hummus, around ½ – ¾ of a 200 gm pot. Stir gently again
- Cut open the pittas on one side, forming a deep pocket.
- Line with the leaves and top with the hummus mixture and serve.
