Mediterranean Fried Tomato White Bean Sandwich
This recipe was created by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s team of registered dietitians.
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Servings: 12
Serving Size: 9.06 ounces
Ingredients
White Bean Spread
3 cups Cannellini beans, canned, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, julienne, oil drained
1/3 cup tahini paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 teaspoons garlic cloves, peeled, minced
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
2 teaspoons black pepper, ground
Fried Tomatoes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 1/2 cups non-dairy milk, soy, unsweetened
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs, dry, plain
12 tomatoes, 1/2″ slice
For service
12 hamburger buns, sliced
3 1/4 cups zucchini, sliced, 1/4″ rounds
4 1/3 cups baby spinach, stemmed, bagged
Preparation
- For White Bean Spread – In a food processor, combine all ingredients from step 1 and blend until smooth. Store white bean spread in a sealed container in cooler until ready for service.
- For Fried Tomatoes- Prepare breading in 3 separate bowls. In first bowl, mix flour and spices. In second bowl, add soymilk. And in third bowl, add bread crumbs.
- Dread tomato slices – toss in flour mixture to coat. Then soak in soy milk and toss in bread crumbs. Repeat these steps to double bread tomatoes.
- Heat oil in deep fryer or large pot to 350°F. Fry tomatoes in oil for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Drain in perforated hotel pan. Tomatoes can be made to order or stored in hotel pans in a hot box or hot well until ready for service.
- For service – Build sandwich with 1.5 ounces white bean spread on each bun, top base of bun with 1/4 ounce zucchini and then cover with top of bun.
Nutrition information
Calories: 449 Total Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrate: 70g Fiber: 11g Total Sugars: 5g Protein: 18g Sodium: 841mg
*The nutrition information is an estimate based on general ingredients. These amounts will vary based on the products you are using.