Southwest Black Bean Smoked Turkey And Avocado Tea Sandwiches Recipe

Ingredients

1 15 1/2-ounce can black beans, drained 

3 tablespoons coarsely chopped onion 

1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 

1/2 garlic clove, coarsely chopped 

1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes or jalapeno seeds 

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 

3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 

1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced 

Juice of 1 lime 

24 slices thin white bread 

9 ounces smoked turkey, thinly sliced 

Preparation

In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade, combine beans, onion, jalapeno, garlic, red-pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth and thick; add water 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary, to reach spreadable consistency. Transfer to 1 medium bowl, and stir in cilantro.

In another bowl, gently toss avocado with lime juice to prevent browning.

Assemble the sandwiches: Spread black-bean mixture on two slices of bread; layer one slice with smoked turkey and tossed avocado, and place the other slice on top of it. Using a serrated knife, trim crusts and cut into triangles. Cover with a damp paper towel until ready to serve.