This warm, open-faced sandwich is made on crispy sourdough, layered with lemony white kidney beans, and topped with crispy sautéed mushrooms and melty mozzarella in the air fryer for an easy appetizer or comforting weeknight meal packed with protein!
2 tbsp (30 ml) butter
454 g sliced crimini mushrooms (about 4 cups)
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 19 oz (540 ml) can white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise
2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
¼ tsp (1 ml) garlic powder
2 tbsp (30 ml) chives, minced, plus more for garnish
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
8 - 1” slices sourdough bread
½ cup (125 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
Swap crimini mushrooms for shiitake or oyster mushrooms for a fancier tartine!