White Beans and Arugula

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White Beans and Arugula in Pita Pockets

 

Recipe By : Jack Bishop, Natural Health, May 1999

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : *Sent Sandwiches

Vegetarian

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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5 ounces roasted red peppers -- drained

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

salt and black pepper

30 ounces cooked white beans -- such as

cannellini beans -- drained and rinsed

1/2 small red onion -- chopped

4 cups arugula leaves

OR baby spinach leaves -- washed

and thoroughly dried

4 large whole-wheat pita pockets

slit open at one end

 

White Beans and Arugula in Pita Pockets with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

 

1) Puree roasted pepper with vinegar and oil until smooth. Add salt and

pepper to taste.

 

2) Combine beans and onion in medium bowl. Toss with 1/4 cup dressing.

 

3) Place arugula in another bowl and toss with remaining dressing. Place

some arugula in each pita pocket. Add beans and onions and then the

remaining arugula. Serve immediately.

 

EACH pocket sandwich has 517 cals, 10% fat (6 g), 19g fiber.

 

Recipe adapted from " Sandwishes and Wraps, " by Jack Bishop, food editor of

Natural Health magazine and author of several vegetarian cookbooks. MC by

kitpath 4/99.

 

 

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