French Leafy Buns

By blum099

Calories: 180
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Calories from Fat: 10.3%
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Protein: 9.4 g
Carbohydrates: 33.4 g
Sugar: 4.9 g
Fiber: 6.4 g
Sodium: 280 mg
Calcium: 99 mg
Iron: 3.9 mg
Vitamin C: 3.1 mg
Beta Carotene: 1060 mcg
Vitamin E: 1 mg
Source: Mary McDougall of the McDougall Program www.drmcdougall.com

Ingredients

• Makes 6 sandwiches
• 1 15-ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon capers
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 cups chopped leafy greens (spinach, chard, kale, etc.)
• 1 freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 6 whole-wheat burger buns

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Place beans, lemon juice, water, and capers in a food processor and process until smooth.

Place vinegar in a medium saucepan. Add garlic and ginger and cook over low heat for 1 minute. Add greens and stir for another 2 to 3 minutes, until softened. Season with black pepper.

Split buns in half. Spread bean mixture evenly over the top and bottom of the buns. Place greens mixture in between, close, and eat.