Egyptian Bean Sandwich

Storing and Planning Ahead

The bean mix keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat gently before filling the pitta.

Egyptian Bean Sandwich: The Method

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1. Tip the beans and their liquid into a pan and heat gently for 5 minutes.

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2. Mash about two thirds of the beans against the side of the pan. Stir in the garlic, cumin, lemon juice, half the oil and the salt.

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3. Warm the pittas in a dry pan for 1 minute on each side and split them open.

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4. Fill with the beans, tomatoes and parsley and drizzle with the rest of the oil.

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Worth Knowing

• Mash only part of the beans for texture.
• Taste before serving and adjust the lemon and salt.
• Warm the pitta so it folds without cracking.
• Add a pinch of chilli flakes for heat.

Good Alongside

Pickled turnips · Green salad · Boiled eggs · Mint tea

Changing the Recipe

• An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the stand-in usually given when you are out of fresh garlic; it will not brown the same way, and it burns easily, so add it with the liquid.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, an approximate calculation from the ingredient list. Treat it as a rough guide: part of the energy comes from foods, or weights per item, with no recorded source. How the figures are worked out.