Pinto Bean Sandwich Spread Recipes

CREAMY PINTO BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium. Add onion and cook until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add beans, garlic, and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until softened and warmed through, 4-5 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
• Pulse bean mixture, vinegar, oregano, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, and 1/4 cup water in a food processor, adding water by the tablespoonful if needed, until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Do Ahead
• Bean dip can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and chill.

EASY VEGAN BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• Begin by sauteing on medium heat the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
• Next add the celery and pepper if using and cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add the garlic, tomato paste, herbs of your choice. Simmer about 10 minutes. (*Alternately, you can add the beans into the pan with the celery, onion, tomato paste, etc. and simmer. Do not allow the beans to dry out, adding a bit of water or stock if necessary.).
• Place the cooked, warmed beans into a serving bowl.
• Add the sauce along with the vinegar, salt and pepper into the mashed beans and mix well. Bean mixture should be spreadable but not watery.
• Adjust seasoning.

EASY PINTO BEAN "HUMMUS"

Steps:

• Add sea salt to taste and drizzle a little olive oil over the top. Spread over or use as a dip for bread, wraps, and veggies. Happy Eating! Beckie

PINTO BEAN SANDWICH SPREAD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the beans.
• Add spices.
• Mash with a potato masher or masher of your choice.
• Enjoy!

QUICK WHITE BEAN SPREAD (VEGAN PâTé)

Steps:

• Roughly chop the onion and garlic.
• Fry them in oil for a couple of minutes until lightly browned. When ready, throw both into a large mixing bowl.
• Drain and rinse the beans and place them in the bowl.
• Juice the lemon.
• Finally, add the lemon juice and rest of the ingredients and using a hand blender, give it all a good blend. Alternatively throw it all in a food processor instead. That's it! Serve as you like, hot wholemeal bread goes great.

PINTO BEAN SPREAD

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blend the pinto beans, cottage cheese, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, dill, butter, and seasoned salt until smooth. Chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator before serving.