Mediterranean Pitas With Muffaletta Relish

Cinnamon Turtle's Note:

These are delicious, healthy pita sandwiches chock-full of veggies, hummus, and a olive relish reminiscent of the famous New Orleans muffaletta sandwich. The recipe was credited to Julie DeMatteo when it was printed in Vegetarian Times. This is great for boxed lunches. Just pack pita halves and fillings separately. Combine when ready to eat.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 8.0 Sandwic ...

• 6 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, diced, reserve marinade
• 1/2 cup plum tomato, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup roasted red pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup black olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup green olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 15 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 pita breads, 6-inch rounds, cut in half crosswise
• 1/2 cup wheat germ (optional)

Directions:

1. To make Relish: Combine all ingredients, including reserved marinade, in medium bowl.
2. To Make Hummus: Blend all ingredients and 2 tbs. water in blender until smooth.
3. To assemble pitas: Spread 3 tbs. hummus into each pita half, sprinkle on 1 tbs. wheat germ if desired. Top with relish, dividing evenly among pitas. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[runnerlaur]

I made the muffaletta relish and used store bought hummus (and also substituted deli thins for pitas) - overall, very tasty and I would probably whip up another batch just to make an easy lunch during the week. The muffaletta relish is ok, but not what I remember from NOLA - in combination with the hummus & bread, it is delicious! Very easy to make.