LEMONY WHITE BEAN SKORDALIA WITH GRILL-TOASTED PITA

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Categories     Food Processor     Bean     Appetizer     Side     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Vegan     Parsley     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup (about 6 1/2 ounces) dried Great Northern beans
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra-virgin)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
6 6-inch-diameter pita bread rounds, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Place beans in heavy medium saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Let stand at room temperature overnight.
  • Drain beans. Return to saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Cover partially and simmer until beans are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Drain beans, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
  • Place beans, 2 tablespoons reserved cooking liquid and garlic in processor. Process until beans are coarsely chopped. Add lemon juice, tahini and oil. Process until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally and thinning with more cooking liquid by teaspoonfuls if necessary. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. Stir in parsley and mint. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Grill pita wedges until beginning to brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer pita to basket and serve with skordalia.

Ohuawunwa Joshua
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my skordalia turned out a bit too thick. Next time, I will add a little more water or broth.


Jimoh Alameen
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This is a delicious and easy recipe. I love the combination of lemon and garlic. It is the perfect dip for pita bread or vegetables.


Dinesh Chaudhary
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I made this skordalia for a potluck, and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


jishan jannat
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This skordalia is a great way to use up leftover white beans. It is also a very healthy dish, and it is packed with flavor.


Dalton Walley
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I am not a big fan of white beans. But I was pleasantly surprised! The skordalia was delicious. The beans were cooked perfectly, and the lemon and garlic flavors were well-balanced.


Taloonys
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This skordalia is so creamy and flavorful! I love the bright lemon flavor. It is the perfect dip for grilled pita or vegetables.


Ombi Raj
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I made this skordalia for a party, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Lavkumar “Lalit” Sah
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy appetizer or side dish. The skordalia is very versatile, and it can be served with a variety of dishes. I especially like it with grilled meats or fish.


Fidelis pascal
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The skordalia was smooth and creamy, and the grilled pita was crispy and flavorful. I served it with grilled chicken and vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.


Jay Porter
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This skordalia was a delightful surprise! I had never tried white bean skordalia before, and I was amazed by how creamy and flavorful it was. The lemon added a bright, refreshing note that perfectly complemented the nutty flavor of the beans and the