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Azuki Bean and Vegetable Salad in Pita Bread Recipe

Azuki Bean and Vegetable Salad in Pita Bread Recipe

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Azuki Bean and Vegetable Salad in Pita Bread

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup dried azuki beans * or lentils , picked over and rinsed
3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 large broccoli stems, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 cup coarsely grated provolone cheese (about 2 oz)
3 tbsp white-wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 pita loaves , halved crosswise

Directions:

In a small saucepan combine beans with water to cover by 2 inches and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes for azuki beans or about 15 minutes for lentils. In a sieve drain beans and rinse. Drain beans well and transfer to a bowl.
In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch carrots 1 minute and add broccoli stems. Blanch carrot mixture 2 minutes and drain in sieve. Rinse vegetables under cold water until cool and drain well. Add blanched vegetables to beans with celery, bell pepper, parsley, garlic, and provolone.
In a small bowl whisk together vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Add oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk until emulsified. Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss well. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
Serve salad in pita halves.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	459.41 Kcal (1923 kJ)
Calories from fat	206.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.91g	35%
Cholesterol	6.52mg	2%
Sodium	1173.97mg	49%
Potassium	468.32mg	10%
Total Carbs	51.64g	17%
Sugars	4.51g	18%
Dietary Fiber	4.75g	19%
Protein	10.59g	21%
Vitamin C	93.5mg	156%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	27%
Iron	11.3mg	63%
Calcium	176.4mg	18%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	182.61 Kcal (765 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.96 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.11g	35%
Cholesterol	2.59mg	2%
Sodium	466.64mg	49%
Potassium	186.15mg	10%
Total Carbs	20.53g	17%
Sugars	1.79g	18%
Dietary Fiber	1.89g	19%
Protein	4.21g	21%
Vitamin C	37.2mg	156%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	27%
Iron	4.5mg	63%
Calcium	70.1mg	18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

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savory
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