Mushroom and kidney bean koftas with herby pesto

INGREDIENTS

1/2 tbsp

oil

1/2

medium onion, (finely diced)

2 cloves

garlic, (minced)

160 g

mushrooms, diced fairly small ((~ 2 cups when diced))

400 g

tin kidney beans, drained ((240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained))

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

ground coriander

Salt

Black pepper

Spray oil

2 tbsp

nuts ((I used pistachios))

1 handful

fresh herbs ((I used basil and coriander / cilantro))

2 tbsp

extra virgin olive oil

Salt

Black pepper