Greek Style Bean Pitas
As one of the highest-fibre, lowest-fat foods available, white pea beans, also known as navy beans, play a key role in good health. The combination of beans and grains in this recipe turns them into a complete protein, resulting in an ideal alternative to meat. They provide an excellent source of folate, and a good source of vitamin C, iron, and magnesium.
Ingredients:
| Cooked white pea beans | 1 ½ cups | 375 mL |
| Diced cucumber | 1 ½ cups | 375 mL |
| Diced seeded tomatoes | 1 cup | 250 mL |
| Diced sweet green pepper | ½ cup | 125 mL |
| Cooked corn kernels | ½ cup | 125 mL |
| Crumbled feta cheese (reduced fat) |
½ cup | 125 mL |
| Diced red onion | 1/3 cup | 75 mL |
| Chopped, pitted black olives | ¼ cup | 50 mL |
| Red wine vinegar | 2 tbsp | 30 mL |
| Dried oregano | 1 tsp | 5 mL |
| Salt and pepper to taste | As desired | As desired |
| Whole wheat pitas (5 inch size) | 6 | 6 |
| Spinach leaves | 3 cups | 750 mL |
| Tzatziki sauce (optional) | As desired | As desired |
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients except pitas, spinach and tzatziki in a bowl (may be made several hours in advance).
- Place spinach leaves on top of flat pita. Spoon filling in the middle.
- Roll up sides of pita with bottom of pita smaller than the top. For easy handling wrap bottom of pita with wax paper.
- Serve with tzatziki sauce on the side if desired.
Serving Size Guide: makes 6 servings, 1 serving = 1 pita
