Zucchini Patty Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients

1 15.5-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 cup plain breadcrumbs

1 zucchini, grated

1 small red onion, grated

1 egg, lightly whisked

1 teaspoon coarse salt

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 whole-wheat pitas, toasted

1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

8 leaves tender lettuce

1 cup fresh mint leaves

Mash chickpeas in a bowl until smooth. Stir in breadcrumbs, zucchini, onion, egg, and salt. Form into eight 4-by-1/2-inch patties.

Saute patties in oil until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Halve pitas and stuff with patties, yogurt, lettuce, and mint.