Spicy Black Bean Sandwiches With Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Bean Sandwiches With Chipotle Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed; ¾ cup chopped red onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons lime juice (or lemon juice); ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons light sour cream or 3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 4 (6 inch) pita breads, preferably whole wheat; 12 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; 1 ripe tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
¾ cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons lime juice (or lemon juice)
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
3 tablespoons light sour cream or 3 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 (6 inch) pita breads, preferably whole wheat
12 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
1 ripe avocado, sliced
1 ripe tomatoes, sliced

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Combine black beans, onion, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin and lime or lemon juice in a large bowl.
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Season with salt.
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Slightly mash the beans while stirring, until all ingredients are incorporated and the mixture just holds together.
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Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt) and chipotle in a small bowl.
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Slice off the top third of each pita; open them up and spread the bean mixture inside.
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Top with the chipotle mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, sliced avocado and tomato.
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Serve within 30 minutes.
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This is good warm, room temerature, or even cold.
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Note:.
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If you are sensitive to spicy foods, start with half the amount of chili powder called for and increase to taste.
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Other canned beans can stand in for the black beans; try cannellini beans, red beans or pinto beans.
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Try using plain non-fat Greek yogurt.
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It's so lusciously thick and creamy you'll never know it has no fat.

141

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, ¾ cup chopped red onion, 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 1 clove garlic, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Bean Sandwiches With Chipotle Mayonnaise falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Black Bean Sandwiches With Chipotle Mayonnaise

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