• 1-1/2 lbs. canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 Tbs. chopped pimento
• 2 Tbs. parsley
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbs. lemon juice
• 1-1/2 Tbs. water
• 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 4 pita pocket breads, warm and cut in half

Combine beans, pimento and parsley in a salad bowl.

Combine remaining ingredients, except pitas, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Add salt and pepper to taste. Shake vigorously. Pour dressing over beans. Set aside 30 minutes. Divide equally and stuff into pita breads.

Per serving: calories 366, fat 5.8g, 14% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 16.0g, carbohydrates 63.1g, fiber 13.3g, sugar 7.2g, sodium 487mg, diet points 5.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 3.9, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.9, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Chenin Blanc, Chianti, or Fumé Blanc.