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Halloumi Pita Pockets

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Ingredients

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Halloumi Pita Pockets

1 can of chickpeas

1 tsp canola oil

1 tsp gyro seasoning(alternatively french fry seasoning)

3 ½ ounces halloumi(cubed)

1 cup arugula

3 ½ ounces halved cherry tomatoes

½ cucumber(sliced)

2 pita breads

3 ½ ounces hummus

½ lime juice

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then place them on a clean tea towel and rub them dry lightly.

Marinate chickpeas (including the loose skins) in a bowl with oil and the spice mix, spread them on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven at 200°C for 20 to 25 minutes until crispy.

Slice the halloumi and fry it in a pan with a little oil for three to four minutes on each side.

Wash and spin-dry the arugula. Dice the cucumber and quarter the tomatoes.

Toast the pita bread, carefully cut open the edges, and spread a little hummus inside each hollowed-out pita. Then distribute halloumi, vegetables, and chickpeas between the two pita pockets and drizzle with a little lime juice.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-warm Your Pita Pockets 🔥
Lightly toast or warm your pita breads for 30 seconds on each side before filling to make them more pliable, prevent tearing, and create a subtle warmth that enhances all flavors.
Dry Your Halloumi Thoroughly 🧽
Pat the halloumi slices completely dry with paper towels before grilling to ensure a golden, crispy exterior that won't stick and will develop superior browning from the gyro seasoning.
Toast Your Chickpeas for Extra Crunch 🥜
After draining and drying canned chickpeas, quickly pan-fry them in a separate skillet with a pinch of gyro seasoning until crispy, then drain on paper towels for maximum texture contrast.
Layer Hummus as a Flavor Barrier 🧈
Spread hummus on both interior pita walls before adding other ingredients—this creates a moisture barrier that keeps the bread from getting soggy while adding creamy richness and preventing ingredient shifting.
Dress Vegetables with Lime Just Before Assembly 🍋
Toss your arugula, cucumber, and tomatoes with fresh lime juice and a pinch of gyro seasoning 2-3 minutes before assembly to brighten flavors while keeping them crisp and preventing premature wilting.