Recipe: Vegetable Hummus Sandwiches (microwave and food processor)

VEGETABLE HUMMUS SANDWICHES

FOR THE HUMMUS:
1/2 cup finely chopped green onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp low fat mayonnaise
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp mint flakes
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
FOR THE SANDWICHES:
4 (6-inch) whole wheat pita bread cut in half crosswise
1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese (2 oz.)
1 medium tomato, cut into 8 (1/4-inch) slices
2 cups alfalfa sprouts

TO MAKE THE HUMMUS:
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 the vegetable mixture and garbanzo beans in food processor. Process 1 minute or until smooth.

TO MAKE THE SANDWICHES:
Spoon about 1/4 bean mixture (hummus) into each pita half; top each with 1 teaspoon cheese. Cover with paper towels and microwave at HIGH for 1 minutes.

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.

Makes 8 servings