Bean Cordon Bleu

Ingredients

• 130 g Cooked beans (Drained if using canned beans)
• 40 g Rolled oats
• 1 tsp Tomato paste
• Salt (To taste)
• Spices (To taste; use the spices of your choice)
• 2 slices Scamorza cheese (One slice for each cordon bleu; approximately 40 g total)
• 2 slices Cooked ham (One slice for each cordon bleu; approximately 30 g total)
• 1 Egg (For breading; quantity estimated because the source says only “egg”)
• 30 g Breadcrumbs (For breading; amount estimated as needed)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Place the cooked beans, rolled oats, tomato paste, salt, and chosen spices in a food processor. Blend until the mixture forms a cohesive, homogeneous dough-like mass.

3. 3

   Transfer the mixture to a bowl and divide it into two equal portions.

4. 4

   Shape each portion with your hands into a flat burger-like patty. Keep the patties thick enough to enclose the filling without breaking.

5. 5

   Place one slice of scamorza and one slice of cooked ham in the center of each patty.

6. 6

   Cover the cheese and ham with additional bean mixture, then press and seal the edges firmly so the filling is enclosed. Shape each piece into a compact cordon bleu.

7. 7

   Dip each filled patty into beaten egg, coating all sides.

8. 8

   Immediately roll each patty in breadcrumbs until evenly coated. Press the crumbs gently onto the surface so they adhere.

9. 9

   Arrange the breaded cordon bleu on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.

10. 10

    Bake at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 12–15 minutes, until the coating is lightly golden and the cheese is melted. Serve hot.

Notes

The original recipe does not specify the bean variety, the exact amount of egg, or the amount of breadcrumbs; these are estimated for two portions. Ensure the bean mixture is well sealed around the filling to prevent cheese from escaping during baking.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• vegetarian
• baked
• high-fiber
• high-protein
• family-friendly
• meal-prep
• Italian-inspired