
Julie's Awesome Black Bean Sandwich
1 cup diced red onion

3 cloves garlic, diced
2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp (at least) cumin
2 tsp dried mexican oregano
3 or 4 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper
juice from one lime
2 cans black beans, drained (I have to say, brand makes a difference - store brands usually suck. Bush really are the best that I have tried).
Fresh cilantro
Asadero cheese (cause its nice and melty and soft - Cotija would be good too but it would change the consistency)
French rolls or baguettes
Crema (look for it by the cheese in any grocery store - but its WAY cheaper in the Mexican food markets, same with the cheese)
Pickled jalapeno slices and carrots, drained (canned - in the mexican food aisle)
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saute pan. Saute onion and garlic. After a minute or two, add cumin, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Toss to coat and saute for five to ten minutes more or until onions start to turn clear (don't let garlic overcook). Add some salt and fresh ground

Add beans to the stove and toss with onions and spices. Smash pretty good with a potato masher or sturdy spoon. Add lime juice and stir and let cook on low to medium heat for a minute or two more until warm and combined. Taste and season more if necessary.
Meanwhile, slice the rolls in half and brown on a cookie sheet under the broiler (3 to 5 minutes). Don't turn off the broiler.


Remove from oven - spread some crema on the top side of the bread and top with LOTS of fresh cilantro. Put the sandwich together and enjoy (with a napkin!). I like to dip in crema - would also be yummy to dip in some tomatillo salsa (um, or nothing...I just like to dip sandwiches...).


Hey, Julie! I'm so glad you found my blog, so I could find yours. With all these recipes you've posted, I bet you are still perfectly skinny and cute, huh?
ReplyDeleteOh wow, thats funny....um, not quite :) Sitting at a desk for 9 to 10 hours a day is not conducive to skinny or cute - especially when everyone is always bringing in cookies.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, so glad you came by, its so cool to see what you are up to these days (Maya is my favorite girls name by the way!)