Afghan Bread with Spinach Recipe

Name: Afghan Bread with Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 14-oz. loaf Afghan bread or 12-oz. pkg. pita loaves; 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar; 1 Tbs. olive oil; 1 tsp. sesame oil; 1 1/4 lb. spinach, rinsed, stemmed and cut into thin strips; 1 cup canned fava beans, rinsed and drained; 1 Tbs. minced garlic; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Zahtar to taste; 1 8-oz. container herb-flavored soy cream cheese; 4 to 5 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

14-oz. loaf Afghan bread or 12-oz. pkg. pita loaves
3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 tsp. sesame oil
1 1/4 lb. spinach, rinsed, stemmed and cut into thin strips
1 cup canned fava beans, rinsed and drained
1 Tbs. minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Zahtar to taste
1 8-oz. container herb-flavored soy cream cheese
4 to 5 Tbs. toasted sesame seeds

1
Preheat oven to broil.
2
Open up and flatten Afghan bread loaf and slice into 2-oz sections; there will be one leftover section.
3
Sprinkle with water and heat under broiler for about 30 seconds until softened.
4
Remove from oven.
5
Meanwhile, take rinsed spinach with water still on leaves and place in large pot.
6
Add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and steam spinach over medium heat about 5 minutes, or until wilted, taking care not to scorch.
7
Remove from heat, press firmly with tongs to press out excess water and drain carefully.
8
Chop spinach and separate into 6 equal-sized portions.
9
Mash fava beans coarsely with olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, zahtar, salt and pepper.
10
Divide into 6 equal-sized portions.
11
Using about 2 tablespoons per serving, spread bread slices with soy cream cheese.
12
Then spread with mashed fava beans, covering the cream cheese well, and top with equal portions of well-drained spinachif not well-drained, spinach could turn bread soggy.
13
Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.

1050

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 14-oz. loaf Afghan bread or 12-oz. pkg. pita loaves, 3 Tbs. balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbs. olive oil, 1 tsp. sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Afghan Bread with Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Afghan Bread with Spinach

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