Afghan Bread with Spinach

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to broil.
2. 2
   Open up and flatten Afghan bread loaf and slice into 2-oz sections; there will be one leftover section.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with water and heat under broiler for about 30 seconds until softened.
4. 4
   Remove from oven.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, take rinsed spinach with water still on leaves and place in large pot.
6. 6
   Add 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and steam spinach over medium heat about 5 minutes, or until wilted, taking care not to scorch.
7. 7
   Remove from heat, press firmly with tongs to press out excess water and drain carefully.
8. 8
   Chop spinach and separate into 6 equal-sized portions.
9. 9
   Mash fava beans coarsely with olive oil, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, zahtar, salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Divide into 6 equal-sized portions.
11. 11
    Using about 2 tablespoons per serving, spread bread slices with soy cream cheese.
12. 12
    Then spread with mashed fava beans, covering the cream cheese well, and top with equal portions of well-drained spinachif not well-drained, spinach could turn bread soggy.
13. 13
    Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.