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Spicy Pita Pockets with Chicken, Lentils, and Tahini Sauce Recipe

Spicy Pita Pockets with Chicken, Lentils, and Tahini Sauce Recipe

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Spicy Pita Pockets with Chicken, Lentils, and Tahini Sauce

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup dried lentils
1/2 onion, cut in half
2 3/4 cups plus 6 tbsp water
1 tbsp olive oil
2 1/2 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup coarse bulgar
1 1/2 tsp tabasco sauce
1/2 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 tsp lemon juice
1 cup plain yogurt
8 pitas
1 roasted chicken, bones and skin removed , meat shredded
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded

Directions:

Heat the oven to 350°. In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, onion, the 2 3/4 cups water, the oil, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil; simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Stir in the bulgar and continue cooking, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the lentils and bulgar are just done, about 12 more minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the Tabasco sauce, and let sit, partially covered, for 5 minutes. Remove the onion and the bay leaf.
Meanwhile, in a medium glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the tahini, the remaining 6 tablespoons water, the garlic, the lemon juice, the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the yogurt.
Wrap the pitas in aluminum foil and warm them in the oven, about 10 minutes.
Cut the top third off of each pita. Spoon 1/4 cup of the lentil mixture into each pita. Divide half the chicken and tomatoes among the pitas and drizzle each with 1 tablespoon of the sauce. Top with half the lettuce. Repeat. Serve with the remaining sauce.
Wine Recommendation: You need a straightforward wine that won't compete but will be gulpable enough to prepare the palate for the next hot bite. Try a chenin blanc or a white zinfandel from California.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1625.89 Kcal (6807 kJ)
Calories from fat	715.59 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	79.51g	122%
Cholesterol	332.4mg	111%
Sodium	2420.14mg	101%
Potassium	2220.11mg	47%
Total Carbs	120.43g	40%
Sugars	10.33g	41%
Dietary Fiber	24.65g	99%
Protein	98.25g	197%
Vitamin C	35.5mg	59%
Iron	14mg	78%
Calcium	368.7mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	146.84 Kcal (615 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.18g	122%
Cholesterol	30.02mg	111%
Sodium	218.58mg	101%
Potassium	200.51mg	47%
Total Carbs	10.88g	40%
Sugars	0.93g	41%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	99%
Protein	8.87g	197%
Vitamin C	3.2mg	59%
Iron	1.3mg	78%
Calcium	33.3mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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