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Cumin Lime Black Beans Pita Bake

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Get ready for a flavorful adventure with this Cumin Lime Black Beans Pita Bake! We’re taking hearty black beans and infusing them with zesty lime and aromatic cumin, then complementing them with tender eggplant and fresh peas. It’s all baked to perfection atop soft pita bread, finished with a sprinkle of dill. This dish is not just satisfying but also incredibly versatile—feel free to add your favorite veggies or serve with a dollop of yogurt for an extra touch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Daily Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Global
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g canned black beans
  • 1 medium eggplant
  • 150 g frozen peas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 lime
  • 4 pita breads
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill
  • 100 g plain yogurt optional
  • 50 g feta cheese optional
  • Sliced radishes optional

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • Chef's knife
  • Heatproof mixing bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • Blender (for a creamier broth)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the black beans, diced eggplant, peas, olive oil, ground cumin, lime juice, and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Gently mix the ingredients until everything is well coated. If you prefer a smoother texture, feel free to blend half of the mixture until creamy.
  4. Spread the black bean mixture evenly over the pita breads in a baking dish.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the eggplant is tender and the edges of the pita are slightly crispy.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh dill before serving. If desired, add a dollop of yogurt or crumbled feta cheese on top. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 14gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

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