Smashed Beans and Avocado Pita

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 5 min 4
Smashed Beans and Avocado Pita
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1 can(s) (15 oz) Red kidney beans, canned, drained (or beans of choice; rinsed)
1 pinch Salt and pepper (to taste)
2 tsp Garlic powder (divided, to taste)
2 avocado(s) Avocado (mashed)
4 small pita Pita bread, whole-wheat
4 tbsp Greek yogurt, plain, fat-free
4 tbsp Salsa, ready-to-serve
1/4 cup Green onion (chopped)
1/4 cup Cilantro (coriander) (chopped; optional)

Instructions


  1. Warm the beans in a small frying pan over low-medium heat - about 5 minutes. 
  2. Once warmed, turn off the burner, remove the pan from the heat, and mash the beans.
  3. Stir in the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. 
  4. In a bowl, mash the avocados. 
  5. To assemble, spread the mashed avocado over the pita, followed by the mashed beans. Top with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, salsa, and a sprinkle of green onions and cilantro. Fold in half and enjoy!

Notes:

Quick Tips:

  • Challenge: If feeling up to it, you can warm the pita in the oven to make them slightly crisp. 
    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
    • Place pitas on the baking sheet and let them warm for about 10 minutes. 
  • Shortcut: save time and effort by using canned re-fried beans. 

 

 


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 363
Calories from fat 152
Calories from saturated fat 22.7
Total Fat 16.9 g
Saturated Fat 2.5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 10.0 g
Cholesterol 0.8 mg
Sodium 453 mg
Potassium 888 mg
Total Carbohydrate 46 g
Dietary Fiber 16.0 g
Sugars 2.3 g
Protein 14.2 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.8
Meat Alternative 0.7
Vegetables 2.0

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Lunch
Main




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