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Refried Beans Bruschetta

It is a savory appetizer that blends the textures of crusty bread with warm refried beans, topped with diced tomatoes and chopped red onions, offering a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican flavors. This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Refried Beans Bruschetta

Main Ingredients Kidney beans, Baguette
Cuisine Fusion
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 7-8 hour
Cook time 21-25 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Moderate
Others Veg

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups cooked kidney beans ( rajma)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 4-5 coriander sprigs
  • ½ lemon
  • ½ baguette

Method

  1. Heat oil in a shallow nonstick pan.  Add garlic and sauté till golden brown. Add onion and continue to sauté till onions are translucent.
  2. Add the tomato and cook till tomatoes are pulpy.
  3. Add red chilli powder, salt and mix well.
  4. Sprinkle ¼ cup water and mix well. Add cooked kidney beans and mix.
  5. Add ½ cup cooking liquid and mix. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
  6. Mash lightly with a masher. Tear the coriander sprigs roughly and add. 
  7. Squeeze lemon and mix well. Take the pan off the heat.
  8. Cut the baguette into 8 thin slices.
  9. Heat oil in a nonstick grill pan. Arrange the bread slices and cook till grill marks appear on both the sides.
  10. Spread a portion of the prepared refried beans mixture on each slice.
  11. Spread some sour cream on each slice and place a portion of tomato salsa.
  12. Serve garnished with coriander sprig.
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