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Bean bruschetta

Prepare this bean mix the night before and enjoy a lunch that will serve you all of your 5-a-day in one delicious, vegetarian meal.

  • Time to make: 15 mins
  • Serving: 2 people
Ratings: 4.5
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
  • 1 medium red capsicum, chopped
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped (optional)
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • cracked black pepper
  • 1 small avocado
  • 4 slices seeded sourdough or wholegrain bread
  • ½ cup refried beans
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, herbs, capsicum, cucumber, onion, if using, and lemon zest. Season with pepper, sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice and mix well to coat.

    2 Divide mixture between 2 plastic containers. Seal with an airtight lid and refrigerate overnight.

    3 When ready to eat at work, dice avocado and add to mix. Toast bread in toaster or under a preheated grill. Spread toast with refried beans. Top with bruschetta mix and serve.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free bread and check refried beans are gluten free.

    HFG tip

    NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

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