Orange Bean Muffins

this is a must-try muffin! an adaptation of a Jean Pare "Company's Coming" muffin recipe. the texture is dense and moist, and goes well with the cardamom and orange flavours.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  large eggs
• 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2⁄3 cup  orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup  cooking oil
• 2  teaspoons orange zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. mix first 6 ingeredients in a large bowl. make a well in the centre.
3. process the next 6 ingredients in a blender until smooth. add to well in flour mixture, and stir until just moistened.
4. fill 12 greased muffin cups 3/4 full.
5. bake for 20 minutes (until a wooden pick inserted in the centre comes out clean).
6. let rest in pan for 5 minutes, then remove muffins to a wire rack to cool.