Mexican Black Bean Pita
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
4
Skill
Vegetarian
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Serves
4
Skill
Good Source of ProteinGood Source of IronLow in FatLow in SugarLow in SodiumLunchboxDinnerQuick MealsVeganSausagesLunch
This vibrant and hearty Mexican Black Bean Pita recipe is a delightful fusion of flavours and textures. Packed with protein-rich black beans and Vegie Delights™ Vegie Sausages, this recipe offers a satisfying and nutritious meal. The pitas are filled with a zesty mix of beans, fresh ingredients and spices, creating a perfect balance of taste and health.
Ingredients
Pita Filling:
- 300g pack Vegie Delights™ Vegie Sausages
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped
- 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 wholemeal pita breads
- 2 cups rocket
Guacamole:
- 1 avocado
- Juice of 1 lime, divided
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
Nutrition per serving
1400 kJ
energy kj
25 g
protein
2 g
saturated fat
13 g
dietary fibre
30 g
carbohydrate
3 g
sugars
527 mg
sodium
Method
- Begin by cooking the Vegie Delights Vegie Sausages. Place a frying pan over a medium heat and add a little oil. Add them to the pan and cook until evenly browned on all sides. Remove the pan from the heat while you prepare the filling.
- Place the cumin, smoked paprika, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander and black beans in a bowl. Toss to combine.
- To make the guacamole, place the avocado, spring onion, lime juice and coriander in a bowl and mash to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the sausages on a diagonal.
- Cut each pita in half and divide the black bean filling, rocket and sausages between the pitas. Top with the guacamole and serve.
Pita Filling:
- 300g pack Vegie Delights™ Vegie Sausages
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ small red onion, finely diced
- 6 cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Handful coriander leaves, roughly chopped
- 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 wholemeal pita breads
- 2 cups rocket
Guacamole:
- 1 avocado
- Juice of 1 lime, divided
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped
Nutrition per serving
1400 kJ
energy kj
25 g
protein
2 g
saturated fat
13 g
dietary fibre
30 g
carbohydrate
3 g
sugars
527 mg
sodium
- Begin by cooking the Vegie Delights Vegie Sausages. Place a frying pan over a medium heat and add a little oil. Add them to the pan and cook until evenly browned on all sides. Remove the pan from the heat while you prepare the filling.
- Place the cumin, smoked paprika, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander and black beans in a bowl. Toss to combine.
- To make the guacamole, place the avocado, spring onion, lime juice and coriander in a bowl and mash to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Slice the sausages on a diagonal.
- Cut each pita in half and divide the black bean filling, rocket and sausages between the pitas. Top with the guacamole and serve.