Vegetable Hummus Sandwiches
(8 servings)

1/2 c finely chopped green onions
1/2 c finely chopped green pepper
3 tb chopped fresh parsley
1 tb sesame seeds
1 tb low cal. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tb red pepper
1/2 tsp mint flakes
1 can (15 oz.) garbanzo beans (rinsed & drained)
4 (6 inch) whole wheat pita bread cut in half crosswise
1/2 c (2 oz.) Monterey jack cheese
1 med tomato, cut into 8 (1/4 inch) slices
2 c alfalfa sprouts

Combine green onions, green pepper, parsley, sesame seeds, mayonnaise, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper & mint flakes in a 1- quart casserole. Cover with plastic wrap & vent. Microwave at high for 3 min. Place this mixture & garbanzo beans in processor. Process 1 min. or until smooth. Spoon about 1/4 bean mixture (hummus) into each pita half; top with 1 t. Cheese. Cover with paper towels & microwave at high for 1 min. Cut tomato slices in half. Open sandwiches & place 2 tomato slice halves & 1/4 c. Alfalfa sprouts into each sandwich half. Serve immediately.