Exploits of a Vegan Wannabe

I saw this recipe in the  E2 book and  was very intrigued. Because I love all things Mexican inspired, I added a ton of my own favorite flavors, completely hijacked the recipe and made it my own. I hope you love it as much as I do.

Photo By: S. Duquet

This is a third meal created from the black beans we soaked and cooked at the beginning of the week.  It was so fantastic to be able to create a new dish without the hassle of cooking the beans or even the rice. All I had to do was experiment and thats the fun part.

This spread came out so beautifully that I have had a black bean sandwich with fresh veggies, avocado and chili sauce for three days straight and I am already looking forward to tomorrows lunch.

Photo By: S. Duquet

The tomatillo,cilantro  and fresh lime juice are divine in this spread. If you like jalapenos, throw them in…want more spices or different ones, do that too. It is a blank slate just waiting for your whimsy.

Black Bean Spread

By S. Duquet Inspired by the Engine 2 Diet

Ingredients

2 C black beans If using canned, rinse and drain first (I used soaked and cooked dry black beans)

1 clove of garlic

1 Tbsp ground cumin

1 tomatillo

juice of two limes

1 roasted poblano with black skin taken off and seeded

1 Tsp apple cider vinegar

1/8 Tsp cayenne pepper

1/2 yellow pepper

1/2 c cooked brown rice

1 C cilantro

black pepper

Make It Happen

~Put all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth and creamy,  adding a smidge of water if necessary.

~To roast the pepper I used tongs and turned it slowly over the gas burner on my stove top until it was blackened all around.  You could also rotate it under the broiler for a similar effect or of course, on the grill.  Run the blackened pepper under cold water and peel off the skin, core and seed.

Photo By: S. Duquet

This is the perfect spread for wraps, or as a dip with tortilla chips or on a bun with veggies and grilled cactus. This is a must have for your healthy, compassionate fridge. I used a whole wheat wrap and filled it with raw spinach, cilantro, yellow peppers, 1/4 avocado, carrots and the black bean spread. Yum.

You know I love cooking, but food this good that is prepared in a food processor is pretty wonderful.

Have a delicious day.

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