Black Bean and Jalapeno Sauce
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Speed: Variable to High - Time: 3 to 4 minutes
Speed: Variable to High to Variable - Time: 4 to 5 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 mL) low sodium chicken stock or water
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 (14 g) jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 14 ounce can black beans, drained, reserve liquid
Directions:
Heat a saute pan over medium heat. Add the olive oil and the next 5 ingredients. Saute for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Place remaining ingredients and half of the sauteed mixture in container. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run for 4 to 5 minutes.
If sauce is getting too thick (sauce should be spreadable) add a little more water or stock. Reduce speed to VARIABLE, speed #4 or #5. Add remaining sauteed mixture. Run for 5 seconds.
Recommended for: Tortilla filling, gorditas, tostaditas or use as hot or cold dip.
Serving Size: Makes 3 1/2 Cups (840 mL)
Nutritional Information: Per Serving: Calories 135; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 279mg; Potassium 324mg; Total Carbohydrate 15g; Dietary Fiber 6g; Sugars 1g; Protein 5g
