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Bacon-Infused Beans & Greens Tartine

A savory open-face sandwich combining smoky bacon-infused pinto beans with garlicky wilted Swiss chard and melted pepper jack cheese on crispy olive-oil toast.

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Serves

4

Method

  1. 01

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Drizzle both sides of the thick bread slices generously with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown and crispy on the edges.

    Step 1
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  2. 02

    Blanch the Swiss chard leaves in boiling salted water for 2 minutes until wilted. Transfer immediately to cold water to stop the cooking, then drain thoroughly and squeeze out as much water as possible. Give the greens a rough chop.

    Step 2
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  3. 03

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sizzle minced garlic for 20 seconds without browning. Stir in the chopped greens, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Remove from heat and set aside.

    Step 3
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  4. 04

    In a saucepan over medium heat, fry the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon. Leave about 1 tablespoon of fat in the pan and sauté sliced green onions for 1 minute. Add cumin, oregano, salt, and pinto beans.

    Step 4
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  5. 05

    Add a couple tablespoons of water to the beans to deglaze the pan. Use a potato masher to mash the beans until mostly smooth but with some texture. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

    Step 5
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  6. 06

    Increase oven temperature to 450°F. Spread a layer of the bean mixture onto each toast, followed by the garlicky greens and the reserved crispy bacon. Squeeze about a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice over each tartine.

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  7. 07

    Top generously with freshly grated pepper jack cheese. Bake in the center of the oven for about 12 minutes until the cheese is browned and bubbly. Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with Fresno chilies and green onions before serving.

    Step 7
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