Portabella And Bean Hummus Pitas

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 portabella mushrooms, stems removed
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 4 pita bread
• 1 cup bean hummus
• 1 cup mixed sprouts
• 1 cup sliced cucumber
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 (540 ml) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• salt and pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced

Recipe

• 1 hummus.
• 2 in food processor, puree together beans, parsley, lemon juice, oil, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper until smooth. stir in garlic; set aside. (makes 1 cup).
• 3 portobello pita.
• 4 place mushrooms, grill side down, on a rimmed baking sheet. brush with oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. broil, turning once, until tender and browned, 4 minutes. let cool slightly and slice.
• 5 broil pitas, turning once, until hot but still soft, about 1 minutes. cut in half and open up to creae packets; spread 1/4 cup hummus inside each.
• 6 divide mushrooms, sprouts, cucumber and tomato among the pockets.