Lunch Box Pita Pockets Recipes

Steps:

• Combine the chickpeas, water, cheese, lemon juice, salt and red pepper flakes in a food processor and puree until completely smooth, about 5 minutes. While the motor is running, pour in the olive oil and process until fully incorporated and velvety. Season with pepper, to taste.
• Spoon a scant tablespoon bean spread into toasted pitas. (Put remaining bean spread in an air-tight container.) Add avocado and cucumber slices, or other vegetables of choice and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Wrap in parchment or butcher paper, and pack in a plastic container to keep from getting squished. Pack in a lunch box and send to school.

Steps:

• Place ham, lettuce, and carrot in a resealable plastic bag. Pour ranch dressing into a small resealable container. Wrap the pita bread in plastic wrap. Pack the ham mixture, ranch dressing, and pita bread along with a spoon in a lunch box or bag until time.
• Assemble pita pocket by spooning the ham mixture into each pita half and drizzling the ranch dressing on top.