SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN, SMOKED TURKEY, AND AVOCADO TEA SANDWICHES

Southwest Black Bean, Smoked Turkey, and Avocado Tea Sandwiches image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

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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

Steps:

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.