Juicy Portobello and White Bean Hummus Pitas
Juicy Portobello and White Bean Hummus Pitas Photography by Michael Alberstat
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| 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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