Pita with bean dip
6 servings
15 minutes
Pita with bean dip is a dish inspired by traditional Arabic cuisine, where the freshness of ingredients plays a key role. The delicate puree of beans and green peas, enriched with yogurt and lemon juice, acquires a light creamy texture and refreshing taste. The addition of mint adds aromatic coolness, creating a harmonious balance. Crispy pieces of pita, lightly grilled, perfectly complement the dip, allowing enjoyment of every bite. This dish is ideal for a light snack or appetizer on a festive table, and its rich composition makes it healthy and nutritious. Such a combination of simplicity and refined flavor makes pita with bean dip an excellent choice for lovers of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary traditions.
1
Clean 1.5 kg of beans from pods. You can also use 750 g of already peeled frozen beans. Add the peeled beans to boiling salted water and cook for 4 minutes, adding 100 g of frozen green peas in the last 2 minutes.
- Beans (broad beans): 1500 g
- Frozen green peas: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
2
Rinse the beans under cold running water and peel them.
- Beans (broad beans): 1500 g
3
In a food processor, make a smooth puree from beans and peas. Add 3 tablespoons of natural yogurt and the juice of 1 lemon, and mix well. Then finely chop the mint and add it to the puree. Transfer to a serving dish.
- Beans (broad beans): 1500 g
- Frozen green peas: 100 g
- Yoghurt: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Fresh mint: 20 g
4
Preheat the grill. Open the middle of 6 pitas and place them on the grill, toasting each side for 1 minute. Then remove, let the pitas cool, and cut into small pieces. Serve the pita pieces with a spoonful of bean dip.
- Pita bread: 6 pieces
