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Tuesday, April 6, 2010

White Bean Sliders
with Herbed Harissa

These are small bean burgers,
healthy for you and delicious!

Ingredients:
1 can (15.5-ounce) cannellini, drained and rinsed
1/2 red bell pepper, quartered
3 scallions, quartered
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 clove garlic,peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon harissa
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 tablespoon(s) olive oil
8 small (4-inch) pita breads
1/2 cup mayonnaise, mixed with 1 tablespoon harissa
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

Directions:
In a food processor, pulse red bell pepper, scallions,
cilantro, garlic, coriander, cumin, harissa,
and salt until vegetables are very finely chopped.
Add beans; pulse until beans are coarsely mashed.
Transfer mixture to a bowl; add breadcrumbs and egg.
Mix with your hands until well combined.
Shape into 8 (1/4-cup) burgers.
Place on a waxed-paper-lined plate and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add sliders and cook 3 to 4 minutes per side,
or until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
Cut 1 inch off the tops of pitas.
Spread insides with harissa mayonnaise,
then line each with a lettuce leaf,
a tomato slice, and a slider.

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