Smashed White Bean & Feta Mediterranean Sandwich
A satisfying, Mediterranean-inspired sandwich featuring a creamy, fiber-rich white bean mash and tangy crumbled feta. Crisp cucumbers and roasted red peppers add the perfect refreshing crunch.
The perimenopause lens
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
You can easily prep the white bean mash ahead of time. It stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and doubles as a great veggie dip.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup canned cannellini beans (rinsed), cup roasted red peppers (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: In a small bowl
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, mash the rinsed cannellini beans with the olive oil, salt, black pepper, and dried oregano until a thick, chunky spread forms.
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Toast the ciabatta or bread slices to…
Toast the ciabatta or bread slices to your desired crispness.
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Spread the mashed beans evenly over the…
Spread the mashed beans evenly over the bottom slice of toasted bread, pressing slightly so they stay in place.
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Top the bean spread with the crumbled…
Top the bean spread with the crumbled feta, followed by the roasted red peppers, the sliced cucumber, and the mixed greens.
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Close the sandwich with the top piece…
Close the sandwich with the top piece of bread, press gently, and slice in half before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Rinsing canned beans thoroughly before mashing…
Rinsing canned beans thoroughly before mashing washes away excess sodium and oligosaccharides, making them much gentler on your digestion.
You can easily prep the white…
You can easily prep the white bean mash ahead of time. It stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and doubles as a great veggie dip.
If standard ciabatta leaves you feeling…
If standard ciabatta leaves you feeling sluggish, swap it for a hearty sourdough or seeded whole-wheat bread to add extra gut-friendly prebiotics.
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