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Tuna and White Bean Pita




Source of Recipe


From Miavita


Recipe Introduction


The classic Italian pairing of tuna and white beans becomes portable in this easy wrap sandwich


List of Ingredients




1 15-ounce (450-g) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 - plum tomato, diced
1 - celery stalk, tough strings removed, diced
1 tablespoon minced shallots
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
- - Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 6-ounce (180-g) can albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
4 - whole-wheat tortillas or flatbreads
2 cups (2 oz/60 g) mesclun greens



Recipe



1 In a medium bowl, mash beans with a fork or potato masher. Add tomatoes, celery, shallots, lemon juice, capers, olive oil, salt and pepper. Blend with a fork. Stir in tuna.
2 Place a tortilla or flatbread on the work surface. Place about 1/2 cup greens on top followed by 1/2 cup of the bean mixture. Roll tightly. Repeat with the remaining breads and filling