Southwestern White Bean Pita Pockets Recipe

Name: Southwestern White Bean Pita Pockets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, divided; 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 2 (15-ounce) cans organic white beans, rinsed, drained, and divided; 1/2 cup diced plum tomato; 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber; 3 tablespoons diced red onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half; 4 Boston lettuce leaves; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 (15-ounce) cans organic white beans, rinsed, drained, and divided
1/2 cup diced plum tomato
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
3 tablespoons diced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 (6-inch) pitas, cut in half
4 Boston lettuce leaves
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
4 lime wedges

1
Combine 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons oil, cumin, 1/8 teaspoon salt, red pepper, and 1 cup beans in a food processor; process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
2
Place remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice, remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil, remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, remaining beans, tomato, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno in a bowl; toss well to combine.
3
Spread about 3 1/2 tablespoons processed bean mixture inside each pita half. Place 1 lettuce leaf, about 3/4 cup tomato mixture, and 2 tablespoons cheese inside each pita half. Serve with lime wedges.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice, divided, 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Southwestern White Bean Pita Pockets falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southwestern White Bean Pita Pockets

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