White Bean Mash with Crispy Salsa and Fried Tortillas
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
12 hrs
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Total Time
12 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Cuisine
Mexican, International
White Bean Mash with Crispy Salsa and Fried Tortillas
Description
White Bean Mash with Crispy Salsa and Fried Tortillas begins by soaking and boiling white beans with a bay leaf until tender, then pureeing them with some cooking liquid for a smooth mash. The salsa mixes finely chopped chili pepper, celery, red onion, herbs like parsley and coriander, lime juice, and olive oil for freshness and zest. Tortillas are cut into triangles, coated with olive oil and Cajun seasoning, and oven baked until crisp. This trio offers a harmonious blend of creamy beans, vibrant crunchy salsa, and spicy, crunchy tortilla chips. It can serve as a light meal or appetizer, combining protein, fresh vegetables, and seasoned chips. The recipe provides texture contrast and balanced seasoning without complex preparation.
Ingredients
Cream beans:
- 200 g White beans
- 1 bay leaf
- salt
Crunchy salsa:
- 1 Chili pepper
- 50 g celery
- 1 red onion small
- 1 black pepper
- 1/2 lime
- 1 parsley bunch; green
- 1 Coriander bunch; green
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Fried tortilla:
- 2 tortillas
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
For the white bean mash:
- Soak the beans in water in the refrigerator for 12h. Rinse and boil in salted water adding a bay leaf. When the beans are fully cooked, take out the bay leaf and drain, saving the water.
- Put the beans in a food processor and blend while gradually adding some of the cooking liquid until you achieve a smooth consistency.
For the salsa:
- Prepare your vegetables and clean them thoroughly.
- Finely chop the vegetables and herbs, season with salt and pepper, and mix in the lime juice and olive oil.
- Cut the tortilla into triangles and drizzle with olive oil. Place the triangles into a pan and place in the oven at 180 °C (356 °F) for a few minutes. When they start to crisp up, remove from the oven and add the spice mixture.
Notes
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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