hi guys :)
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So. Comfort food. We all need it. While mashed potatoes is my usual go-to, I’ve found that basically mashing anything with flavor will do it for me. Like this recipe.
Now, before you pass this off as a pile of mush, give it a chance. It’s one of the most flavorful bean recipes that I have ever made. I cannot get enough of it. I eat it plain, with a wrap, in a taco, in a quesadilla, mixed with rice… basically any which way. I like to make a large batch (the recipe below definitely makes at least 5-6 servings) and have it all week. Leftovers are versatile, you just have to get creative!
Okay, onto the recipe.
The Recipe
You will need:
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 can kidney beans (not drained)
- 1 can pink beans (not drained)
- 1/4 cup cooked lentils (cook according to package)
- 1/2 vidalia onion, diced
- 1 tsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbs red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp better than bouillon vegetable paste
- 1/4 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
To make:
- In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil and onions. Cook for about 3-5 minutes, or until translucent.
- Add the remaining ingredients and turn heat up heat – continue to stir and watch as it thickens a bit. After about 10 minutes, turn down and take off heat.
- Allow to cool a bit before adding 3/4 of the mix to your food processor (or you can mash by hand). Once blended, add the remaining 1/4 of the beans to the puree. Combine.
As you can see above, I paired mine with some leftover rice, brussels sprouts, and kale chips. I just posted my kale chip recipe on Friday. But the mash – again – so versatile and easy leftovers to have on hand. Not to mention healthy, filling, and protein-packed.
I’ll probably go enjoy a bowl now, because… drool. Or maybe after I clean the house and throw in some laundry… I really need to do that. Thanks for stopping by, friends :) xx bianca
