Azuki Bean And Vegetable Salad In Pita Bread Recipe Recipe

Name: Azuki Bean And Vegetable Salad In Pita Bread Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. Dry azuki beans* or possibly lentils, picked over and rinsed; 3 x Carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 3 lrg Broccoli stems, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 x Ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 sm Red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/3 c. Chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 lrg Garlic cloves, chopped; 1 c. Coarsely grated provolone cheese, (about 2 ounces); 3 Tbsp. White-wine vinegar; 1/2 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil; 6 x Pita loaves, halved crosswise

Servings: persons

1/2 c. Dry azuki beans* or possibly lentils, picked over and rinsed
3 x Carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3 lrg Broccoli stems, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 x Ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 sm Red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/3 c. Chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 lrg Garlic cloves, chopped
1 c. Coarsely grated provolone cheese, (about 2 ounces)
3 Tbsp. White-wine vinegar
1/2 c. Extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
6 x Pita loaves, halved crosswise

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*Available at natural foods stores and some specialty foods shops.
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In a small saucepan combine beans with water to cover by 2 inches and simmer till tender, about 45 min for azuki beans or possibly about 15 min for lentils.
3
In a sieve drain beans and rinse.
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Drain beans well and transfer to a bowl.
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In a large saucepan of boiling salted water blanch carrots 1 minute and add in broccoli stems.
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Blanch carrot mix 2 min and drain in sieve.
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Rinse vegetables under cool water till cold and drain well.
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Add in blanched vegetables to beans with celery, bell pepper, parsley, garlic, and provolone.
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In a small bowl whisk together vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.
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Add in oil in a stream, whisking, and whisk till emulsified.
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Pour dressing over bean mix and toss well.
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Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
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Serve salad in pita halves.

697

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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: 1/2 c. Dry azuki beans* or possibly lentils, picked over and rinsed, 3 x Carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 3 lrg Broccoli stems, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice, 2 x Ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Azuki Bean And Vegetable Salad In Pita Bread Recipe falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Azuki Bean And Vegetable Salad In Pita Bread Recipe

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