Beet and Apple Pita Pockets for the Family - white beans

Method

• Measure 1 1/2 cups cooked white beans and place in a bowl.
• Remove parsley leaves from the stems.
• Use a clean pair of scissors to snip the chives and parsley into very small pieces and add to the bowl.
• Squeeze lemon into the bowl, taking care to keep the seeds out of the bowl.
• Measure 1 Tblsp.
• of olive oil and add to the bowl.
• Use a potato masher to mash the contents of the bowl into a smooth paste.
• Trim off the top and bottom of the beets with a knife.
• Try to remove as much of the "hairy" roots as possible.
• Grate beets carefully.
• Keep aside, DO NOT add to bowl.
• Chop apple into small pieces about the size of a pencil eraser.
• Keep aside, DO NOT add to bowl.
• Cut each pita in half.
• In each pita pocket spread 1/4 of the bean mixture.
• Add some chopped apples and grated beets.
• Enjoy!