Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Mashed Cannellini Beans and Harissa Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 portobello mushrooms, stems removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons harissa sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brush mushrooms with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping once, until mushrooms are tender.
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the cannellini beans, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, coriander, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are creamy, about 8 minutes.
4. Stir in the harissa sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve mushrooms with mashed cannellini beans and harissa sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Harissa is a North African chili pepper paste.
• Portobello mushrooms are actually the same species as white button mushrooms, just at a more mature stage.
• Cannellini beans are white beans native to Italy.