Black Bean Chipotle Grilled Cheese Food

GRILLED CHEESE WITH CHIPOTLE MAYO AND BACON

Steps:

• Put the honey, chipotle pepper, 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise and some salt and pepper in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat a large heavy skillet or griddle over medium heat.
• Place the bread on a work surface and spread the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise on both sides of each slice. On the inside of 2 slices, spread on the chipotle mayonnaise to your liking, adding more if you prefer it spicy. Top each sandwich with 2 slices cheese, 2 slices bacon and a remaining bread slice.
• Cook the sandwiches until the cheese is completely melted and the bread is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. You can use a metal mixing bowl to dome the sandwiches and allow the cheese to melt faster. Slice the sandwiches in half and serve immediately with sweet pickles and potato chips.

BABS' BLACK BEAN GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

Steps:

• Sandwich prep:.
• Heat griddle or other skillet to medium heat.
• Lightly spread butter or margarine on all 8 slices of bread, one side only.
• Place black beans on several layers of paper towels and pat them dry.
• Cut pepper jack cheese into medium-thick slices as you would for a grilled cheese sandwich. You will need enough slices to make your required number of sandwiches.
• Have your chopped onions handy.
• To build your sandwich:.
• Make grilled cheese sandwich as you normally would -- but add black beans and purple onions in with the cheese.
• Grill on each side until golden brown and check to see that the cheese is nicely melted on the inside.
• ENJOY!

SMOKY CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, heat the bacon grease or olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and garlic and saute until lightly browned. Add the cumin, bay leaf and chopped chipotle. Add the black beans to the saucepan along with just enough chicken stock to make the beans saucy. Stir to make sure everything is well combined and simmer over low heat for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Add more stock if the beans become too dry.
• Season the beans with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve the beans warm, garnished with a few cilantro sprigs and a generous crumble of queso fresco or crema.

GRILLED CHIPOTLE MEXICAN BLACK BEAN BURGERS

Steps:

• Heat grill or broiler.
• In skillet cook sliced mushrooms in one tablespoon canola oil for 6 minutes.
• In bowl, combine cooked mushrooms, black beans,chopped onions,bread crumbs, fresh cilantro,chopped chipotle in adobo, cumin, and Montreal steak seasoning. Form into 4 patties.
• Place on greased grill or broiler rack.
• Grill 4 minutes, turning once.
• Top with 1 cup shredded mexican cheese, divided. ( or 1 cup Shredded soy cheese)and 1/2 cup salsa.
• Cook one minute. Serve on toasted multi grain.
• hamburger buns or multi grain bread.

GOUDA GRILLED CHEESE WITH TAHINI BLACK BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
• Smear the guava jam on 1 slice of brioche, and the Black Bean Hummus on the other slice. Be sure to cover the surface entirely to ensure the bread does not burn while in the oven. Place the Pickled Jalapeno slices on one side, and divide the cheese over both halves. Place cheese-side-up in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and place the halves together. Pat half the butter on one side of the sandwich and griddle it on medium heat until nicely browned. Repeat on the opposite side. Let the sandwich cool for about 30 seconds to set, and then slice in half.
• Puree the black beans, lime juice, tahini paste, cumin and garlic in a food processor. Add extra-virgin olive oil as needed until the hummus is creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Yield: 1 quart.
• Using gloves to protect your hands, slice the jalapenos width-wise in 1/4-inch rounds. Set aside in a large container.
• Combine the vinegar, salt, sugar, coriander seeds, peppercorns, garlic and bay leaves in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Once the brine has boiled, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour over the sliced jalapenos. Let cool, and then refrigerate.

SMOKY CHIPOTLE BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it begins to smoke. Add onions, and cook until translucent. Add carrot and sauté until it begins to soften slightly.
• Turn heat to medium and add garlic, cumin, paprika, and minced chipotle peppers. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then mix in water, tomato paste, and reserved adobo sauce. Stir to combine, then add beans immediately.
• When the beans are hot, add vinegar and honey or sugar. Cover and simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle with fresh cilantro before serving over rice.