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 large squares corn bread -sliced horizontally
1/2 small head iceberg lettuce -shredded
1 ripe avocado -pitted/peeled/sliced
1 vine ripened tomato -cored and 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.