Bean patties with aioli

Recipes / Vegetarian

With its crunchy breadcrumb coating, these vegetarian patties are irresistible.

Recipe «Bean patties with aioli» presented in category Recipes / Vegetarian, to prepare this dish you will need no more 5 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 2 spring onions, finely chopped, 4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese, 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil , 2 tsp grated lemon zest, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp mild paprika , 2 tbsp plain flour, 1 large egg, beaten, 2 cups packet breadcrumbs, 250ml oil, to fry, Lemon wedges and salad leaves, to serve, 3 garlic cloves, peeled, 1 egg yolk, 1 tsp sea salt.

Ingredients:

  • 400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed 
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed 
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped 
  • 4 tbsp grated parmesan cheese 
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil 
  • 2 tsp grated lemon zest 
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 
  • 1 tsp mild paprika 
  • 2 tbsp plain flour 
  • 1 large egg, beaten 
  • 2 cups packet breadcrumbs 
  • 250ml oil, to fry 
  • Lemon wedges and salad leaves, to serve 
  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled 
  • 1 egg yolk 
  • 1 tsp sea salt 
  • 2 tsp lemon juice 
  • 175ml extra virgin olive oil 

Instructions

  1. To make the aioli, crush garlic into a bowl and add egg yolk, salt and lemon juice. Whisk lightly to combine. Add oil drop by drop at first, then in a slow steady stream, whisking until you have a smooth emulsion. This will keep, covered, in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  2. Process the beans, garlic, onion, parmesan, basil, lemon zest and juice and paprika in a food processor until smooth, then mould into 4 patties. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm.
  3. Place the flour in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Place the egg and breadcrumbs in separate bowls. Roll patties in flour, then dip in the egg and roll in the breadcrumbs. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  4. Place oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add patties and fry for 2 minutes each side. Drain on paper towel. Serve with aioli, lemon and salad.