Black Bean-Quinoa Spread

Category: Appetizers

Cuisine: American

Ready in 15 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 ts Ground cumin (optional)

3/4 ts Coarse salt

2 c black beans Cooked or canned, rinsed and drained if canned

2 ts chipotle peppers Canned, (up to 4)

2/3 c quinoa Cooked, (see Basic Quinoa)

4 ts Fresh lime juice or more to

2 ts fresh chives Chopped

1/4 c Vegetable broth


Directions

MAKES 1 3/4 CUPS DAIRY-FREE Serve this as a zesty dip with tortilla chips or crudites. It also can be spread on whole-grain bread and topped with sprouts or romaine lettuce and tomato slices for a great sandwich. In food processor, combine beans, broth and 2 teaspoons chipotle peppers and process until smooth. Transfer bean mixture to medium bowl. Stir in quinoa, lime juice, salt and cumin if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste and add remaining 2 teaspoons chipotle if desired. Sprinkle with chives and serve. PER 2 TABLESPOONS: 84 CAL.; 5G PROT.; 1G TOTAL FAT (0 SAT. FAT); 150 CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 243MG SOD.; 4G FIBER By Kathleen <schuller@ix.netcom.com> on Jun 05, 1999. Recipe by: Vegetarian Times Magazine, June 1999, page 36

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