White-Bean Croquettes

Ingredients

• 3 19-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 9 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• ½ pound fresh mozzarella, cut into about 42 1/4-inch cubes
• 12 sun-dried tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)

    488 calories; 30 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 19 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 38 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 14 milligrams cholesterol; 701 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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12 servings

Preparation

1. Puree the beans, garlic, salt and pepper in a food processor. Stir in 9 tablespoons of bread crumbs and refrigerate several hours, until firm.
2. Form the mixture into balls, using a slightly rounded tablespoon for each one. Press one piece of mozzarella and 1 piece of tomato into the center of each and reshape into a ball. Coat with the remaining bread crumbs.
3. Working in batches, deep-fry the balls until nicely browned — it is important to keep the oil about 365 degrees. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.