Roasted beet pita
Ingredients
For the beets:
beets, washed, stems and greens removed
Extra-virgin olive oil
cumin
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
For the pita:
tomato, diced
cucumber, diced
parsley, chopped
scallion, diced
radishes, sliced
tzatziki
whole wheat pitas
For the chickpeas:
canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Extra-virgin olive oil
ground cumin
garlic powder
Sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the beets: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Rub beets with olive oil and season with cumin, salt, and pepper. Wrap each beet in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 60 minutes or until fully cooked through (when a sharp knife pierces the beet easily). Allow to cool completely. Once cooled, peel the beets, dice into 1-inch chunks, and set aside.
Step 2
After the beets have been roasting for 40 minutes, in a medium bowl, toss the chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a separate baking sheet and roast for 12 minutes. Then, stir, and roast for 8 to 10 minutes more, until tender and dark golden. Set aside.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine tomato, cucumber, parsley, scallion, radishes, and tzatziki. Spoon into pitas along with roasted beets and chickpeas. Serve immediately.
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