Purê de feijão-branco

Ingredientes

• Breadcrumbs
• 1 cup stale bread (torn in chunks)
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
• 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Mash
• 3 cups cooked & drained beans (home cooked or canned)
• 2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for garnish)
• 1 lemon (zested & juiced)
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/4 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp fine sea salt

Modo de preparo

1. 1

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2. 2

   Add all the ingredients for the breadcrumbs (except for olive oil) into a blender or food processor, blitz for a few secs till they turn into course pieces.

3. 3

   Transfer into a pan on medium high heat, add olive oil & fry till they reach desired doneness (I like mine deep golden brown), set aside.

4. 4

   Add beans into the blender or food processor along with the rest of the ingredients, blitz till it reaches desired consistency (I like mine slightly chunky) & taste to adjust seasoning.

5. 5

   Divide bean mash between 4 shallow bowls or plates, sprinkle over the crunchy breadcrumbs, drizzle with more extra virgin olive oil, chopped parsley & lemon wedges (optional)