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Bean patties with aioli

Name: Bean patties with aioli
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 2 spring onions, finely chopped; 4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon mild paprika; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 cups packet breadcrumbs; 250ml (1 cup) oil, to fry; Lemon wedges and salad leaves, to serve; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 175ml extra virgin olive oil

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

400g can cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 spring onions, finely chopped
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon mild paprika
2 tablespoons plain flour
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups packet breadcrumbs
250ml (1 cup) oil, to fry
Lemon wedges and salad leaves, to serve

Aioli

3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
175ml extra virgin olive oil

Method

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.