Recipe: Vegetable Hummus Sandwiches (microwave and food processor)

VEGETABLE HUMMUS SANDWICHES

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

Combine green onions, green pepper, parsley, sesame seeds, mayonnaise, oregano, garlic powder, red pepper, and mint flakes in a 1- quart casserole. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Microwave at high for 3 minutes.

Place this mixture and garbanzo beans in food processor. Process 1 minute or until smooth.

Spoon about 1/4 bean mixture (hummus) into each pita half; top with 1 tsp. Cheese. Cover with paper towels and microwave at high for 1 minute.

Cut tomato slices in half. Open sandwiches and place 2 tomato slice halves and 1/4 cup Alfalfa sprouts into each sandwich half. Serve immediately.