Mediterranean Tostadas
Make the hummus and chicken the day before. The next day, have a great lunch ready to go.

Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
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Dash salt
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Dash freshly ground black pepper
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4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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2 6-inch whole wheat pita bread rounds, split and toasted
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1 recipe Hummus (see recipe, below)
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3/4 cup coarsely chopped tomato
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1/2 cup chopped cucumber
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Fresh cilantro (optional)
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Plain fat-free yogurt (optional)
Directions
1.
In a small bowl combine the oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper; set aside.
2.
Place chicken on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Brush both sides of chicken with the oil mixture. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (170 degrees F), turning once. Cool chicken slightly; coarsely chop chicken.
3.
To serve, spread Hummus over the toasted pita halves. Top with the chicken, tomatoes, and cucumber. If desired, garnish with cilantro and serve with yogurt. Makes 4 servings.
Hummus
In a blender or food processor combine one 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice; 3 tablespoons water; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved; 1/8 teaspoon salt; and a dash bottled hot pepper sauce. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes about 1 1/3 cups.
Nutrition information
Calories 413, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 676 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 42 g. Exchanges: Starch 3.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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