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Juicy Portobello and White Bean Hummus Pitas

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Juicy Portobello and White Bean Hummus Pitas

Juicy Portobello and White Bean Hummus Pitas Photography by Michael Alberstat

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per serving: about -
cal 374
pro 16 g
total fat 8 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 62 g
fibre 12 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 964 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 9
iron 30
vit A 5
vit C 25
folate 56

Ingredients

  • 4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
  • 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
  • 4 pita pockets
  • 1 cup sprouts, (such as radish, sunflower, broccoli, corn, sweet pea and alfalfa)
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 large tomato, sliced
  • White Bean Hummus:
  • 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Preparation

White Bean Hummus: In food processor, pur?together beans, parsley, lemon juice, oil, salt, pepper, cumin and chili powder until smooth. Stir in garlic; set aside.

Place mushrooms, gill side down, on rimmed baking sheet. Brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Broil, turning once, until tender and browned, about 4 minutes. Let cool slightly and slice.

Broil pitas until hot but still soft, turning once, 1 minute. Cut in half to create pockets; spread 1/4 cup (50 mL) hummus inside each. Divide mushrooms, sprouts, cucumber and tomato among pockets.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: September 2005

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