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Bean And Rice Patties In Pita With Yogurt Tahini Dressing Recipe


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Ingredients
  • sliced tomatoes .
  • 1 1/2 c nonfat plain yogurt .
  • pepper, to taste .
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice .
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced .
  • 2 c minced onions (I probably used just 1 c) .
  • 1 c bell peppers, minced .
  • pita bread .
  • Yogurt Tahini Dressing .
  • 2 tsps olive oil .
  • Serve with .
  • cayenne, to taste (optional) .
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice .
  • 2 tsps cumin .
  • sliced cucumbers (add any fresh vegetables you like, good if first tossed with a little oil & vinegar) .
  • 2 c cooked brown rice .
  • 1 tsp salt .
  • 1 c minced fresh parsley (I'm sure a couple T dried would be fine as well) .
  • 4 c cooked cannellini beans (I actually used 2 16-oz cans of red kidney beans & they were great) .
  • 1/2-1 tsp cumin .
  • shredded carrots .
  • 2 tbsps tahini .
  • 1/2 tsp salt .
  • 1-2 garlic clove, minced .
  • Patties .
  • pepper, to taste

Directions
  • Step #1 Warm olive oil in nonstick skillet.
  • Step #2 Add onions, garlic & salt & cook on medium low heat, for 5-10 mins, stirring often, till onions are tender.
  • Step #3 Add the bell peppers & cumin & cook for 5 mins more, till peppers are soft, stirring frequently.
  • Step #4 Remove from heat & set aside.
  • Step #5 Thoroughly mash the beans by hand In a large-ish mixer bowl (I used a potato masher).
  • Step #6 Combine the parsley, rice & lemon juice into the mashed beans.
  • Step #7 Add the cooked vegetables & mix well.
  • Step #8 Add black pepper to taste (and any other seasonings you might like, especially if you like things spicy).
  • Step #9 At this point, you could chill the mixture till you're ready to make the patties - I did & it probably helped make them a little easier to handle.
  • Step #10 Shape the mixture into about 18 small patties, about 2 1/2 inches across.
  • Step #11 Prepare a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
  • Step #12 Heat the skillet & cook the patties to medium heat till golden brown on the underside, about 5-8 mins.
  • Step #13 Gently turn them & lightly brown the other side, about 3-5 mins longer.
  • Step #14 Serve hot or at about room temp - good stuffed into pita pockets with sliced veggies tossed in oil & vinegar & toppped with yogurt tahini dressing.
  • Step #15 For dressing:.
  • Step #16 Whisk together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
  • Step #17 Will keep for a week in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator.
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