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Avocado and Pickled Bean Flatbreads

Delicious flatbreads topped with a creamy avocado and cannellini bean mixture, enhanced by zesty pickled jalapeños and fresh herbs, perfect for quick dinners or appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the avocado-bean mixture
  • 1 can cannellini beans Rinsed and drained.
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast Provides a cheesy flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil For sautéing.
  • 2 small scallions Chopped, white and green parts separated.
  • 2 cloves garlic One for sautéing, one for rubbing on flatbreads.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt To taste.
  • 1 medium avocado Ripe but firm, diced.
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup parsley leaves Chopped.
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños Chopped.
  • 2 tablespoons brine from pickled jalapeños Adds flavor and acidity.
  • 1 lime zested and juiced For brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon agave syrup To balance acidity.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper To taste.
For the flatbreads
  • 4 pieces whole wheat flatbreads Heated before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the beans and nutritional yeast in a medium mixing bowl.
  2. Heat olive oil in a small sauté pan over medium-low heat.
  3. Add the white portion of the scallions and minced garlic to the hot oil with a pinch of salt; sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the garlic is slightly golden.
  4. Pour the sautéed ingredients over the bean mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Add the remaining scallions, diced avocado, cilantro, parsley, pickled jalapeños, jalapeño brine, lime zest and juice, agave, salt, and black pepper to the bowl; stir gently to combine.
Assembly
  1. Heat the flatbreads in a skillet or oven until warm.
  2. Rub the tops of the flatbreads with the cut side of a garlic clove.
  3. Spoon the avocado-bean mixture onto the warm flatbreads.
  4. If desired, lightly mash some of the avocado chunks and drizzle with more olive oil before serving.

Notes

Use fresh herbs for maximum flavor and ensure avocados are ripe but firm. Leftover mixture can be stored as a dip for chips or veggies.