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Mediterranean Couscous Pockets

1 box (5.8 ounces) couscous mix with garlic and black olives

¾ cup plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Black pepper

10 ounces pre-cut, pre-cooked chicken (any type of seasoning is fine)

2.5 ounces sliced or diced black olives

6 pieces pita

4 ounces feta cheese

7 ounces hummus, any flavor

Make the couscous according to the directions, but add ¾ cup lemon juice with the water; season with pepper.

While that's steaming heat 3 tablespoons lemon juice in a sauté pan; add chicken and olives and cook, about 10 minutes. Season with pepper. Mix chicken and olive mixture into couscous. Fold in feta.

To serve: Spread hummus on a piece of pita, top with chicken and couscous mixture.

Serves six to eight.

Nutrition values per serving: 530 calories, g fat ( g saturated), g carbohydrates, g fiber, g protein, mg cholesterol, mg sodium.

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