Ingredients

  • SANDWICH
  • 1/2 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 large Portobello mushrooms, stems removed
  • 4 whole grain pitas
  • 2 cups large arugula leaves
  • 2 medium drained roasted red bell peppers, from jar, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
  • TAHINI SPREAD
  • 3/4 cup tahini (pureed sesame seeds) or 1 cup unhulled sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dr. Fuhrman's VegiZest or other no salt seasoning blend, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Bragg Liquid Aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 small clove garlic, chopped

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Arrange mushrooms and onions on baking sheet and roast until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make tahini spread by blending all ingredients together until creamy in a food processor or high powered blender. (If using whole sesame seeds, blend sesame seeds with 1/4 cup of water until creamy and then add the other 1/4 cup water and remaining ingredients).
  • When mushrooms/onions are done, split pitas in half horizontally and warm slightly. Spread generous amount of tahini spread on top half of split pita. Place 1/2 cup arugula on bottom half and then 1 mushroom cap (pat dry with paper towels to absorb liquid), sliced onion and roasted red pepper.