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Spicy Beanburger Pittas


Submitted by gi-jane

Makes 2 servings

A Low-GI, wholesome lunch

Ingredients
4 ozs kidney beans (8oz canned and drained)
2 oz onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons grated carrot
2 tablespoons oats
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 tablespoon parsley
4 oz (2 wholemeal pitta) bread
Directions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan and add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until softened

  2. Mash the kidney beans either with a fork or pulse in a food processor. Add the cooked onion and garlic. Then add the rest of the ingredients plus enough beaten egg to bind (you may not need all of it)

  3. Form into 2 large (or 4 small) patties and cook for 3 minutes each side in a non-stick pan that has been lightly greased with cooking spray

  4. Serve with a wholemeal pitta bread and plenty of green salad

Categories

Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 182.7g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
434
Calories from Fat
67
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.5g
12%
Saturated Fat
1.5g
7%
Cholesterol
93mg
31%
Sodium
444mg
19%
Total Carbohydrates
71.7g
24%
Dietary Fiber
11.7g
47%
Sugars
5.5g
Protein
21.2g
Vitamin A 36% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 16% Iron 38%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Low in saturated fat
  • High in dietary fiber
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