Merguez Sausage Sliders with White Bean Spread
Merguez Patties:
1 lb. ground lamb
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon harissa spice blend
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. fennel seed
salt and pepper, to taste
4 tablespoons olive oil
Harissa Spice Blend:
4 tsp. ground coriander
3 tsp. ancho chili powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cayenne
Grind up in spice grinder.
White Bean Spread:
1 (15 oz.)can white beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup olive oil
1/ 2 cup onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/4 tsp. cayenne
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp of 4 spice mixture
1/4 cup lemon juice
Salt, to taste.
4 Spice Blend:
2 tsp. whole cloves
1 tablespoon black pepper corns
2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ground ginger
Grind up in spice grinder
Small Rolls
Fresh Baby Spinach
Combine the merquez sausage ingredients and form into small patties. Cook in a hot pan with a small amount of oil. Sear and cook through.
Place the ingredients of the bean spread into a food processor bowl fitted with a metal blade. Process until smooth.
Spread bean spread on both sides of the inside of the sliced roll and top with a sausage patty and top with spinach.