Homemade Black Bean Chips Food

HOMEMADE BLACK BEAN CHIPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• If you do not have black bean flour on hand, you can make some in a powerful blender, like a Vitamix. Measure half a cup of dry black beans and blend on high until a flour like consistency is reached. It will take about 15-20 seconds.
• Combine the salt and bean flour in a medium bowl. Then add the oil and mix well. Use a fork to get the oil mixed in and incorporated. Then slowly pour the water, starting with 1/2 a cup, and adding more as needed to reach a slightly runny batter.
• Pour teaspoons of batter onto your baking sheet, leaving plenty of space in between each one. The chips should spread slightly. Then, using a fork, press and stretch each chip GENTLY to spread the batter nice and thin for maximum crispiness.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then using a fork, flip your chips and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, watching closely so they don't burn. **see note 3
• Remove from the oven and let your chips cool completely before handling. These chips pair particularly well with homemade guacamole, or you may enjoy as is.

BLACK BEAN BURGER

Steps:

• Put the wholemeal bread and walnuts in a food processor and pulse to make fine crumbs.
• Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork and microwave for 5-10 mins until soft. Cut in half and scrape the cooked centres into the food processor with the bread and walnut crumbs. Make sure the beans are drained thoroughly then add them to the processor with the paprika, cumin, onion granules, and tomato puree. Season generously and pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth and holding together. Divide the mix into 4 patties and chill for 20 mins to firm up.
• Meanwhile make the side salad by mixing the cucumber, carrot, coriander, lime juice and rapeseed oil together. Season and put to one side.
• Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the patties and fry for 4-5 mins on each side until golden and hot through. Place a small handful of rocket into each burger bun. Top with the tomato slices, burgers, and then avocado. Add a dollop of coconut yogurt or burger sauce of your choice. Serve with the carrot and cucumber salad alongside.

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD WITH HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS

Steps:

• Mix corn, beans and dressing in container with lid.
• Marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Cut each corn tortilla into 6 triangular pieces and bake on cookie sheet for 20 to 30 minutes, turning once (I recommend 8 minutes per side).
• Spoon bean and corn mixture over lettuce.
• Sprinkle 1 ounce of shredded cheese on each serving.
• Garnish with 2 quarters (4 eighths) tomato.
• Mix yogurt, cumin and garlic powder.
• Serve with yogurt sauce and warm tortilla chips.
• (Tabasco and crushed red pepper flakes also make nice condiments for this dish). Enjoy.