Posted by: RisaG 10-22-99 5:54 PM
Spicy Black Bean Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayonnaise
* Exported from MasterCook *
Recipe By : Eating Well New Favorites Cookbook, p. 62
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans/Legumes/Pulses Chiles
Sandwiches
Amount Measure Ingredient -Preparation Method
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1 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
3 tbsp nonfat sour cream -or nonfat yogurt
2 tsp canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce -chopped
1 (16 oz) can black beans -rinsed & drained
3/4 cup red onion -chopped
3 tbsp fresh cilantro -chopped
1 clove garlic -finely chopped
1 tbsp mild chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
salt -to taste
2 lg squares corn bread -sliced horizontally
1/2 small head iceberg lettuce -shredded
1 ripe avocado -pitted/peeled/sliced
1 vine ripened tomato -cored & sliced
In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream and chipotle peppers; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine black beans, red onion, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, and salt.
Lightly mash beans while stirring, until all ingredients are incorporated and mixture just holds together (or
you can use a food processor and just pulse until it comes together).
Toast corn bread slices.
When they are toasted, remove them and slather top piece with some of chipotle mayonnaise.
Then put a couple of slices of avocado and some tomato (or lettuce).
Pile on some of black bean mixture and cover with bottom piece of cornbread.
Turn sandwich over.
Serve with chips or potatoes.