Receta Black Bean And Yam Pitas
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Black Beans. Cooked, liquid removed, rinsed, cooled Sweet Potatoes or possibly Yams. Peeled, cubed, cooked, liquid removed, cooled Rice. Steamed and cooled.
- Chop, dice, etc. other ingredients. Hot the pita, if necessary, so which the pockets will open easily.
- Saute/fry ginger and garlic in oil for 1 to 2 min.
- Add in cayenne, onions, and cumin and saute/fry till the onions are softened.
- Add in celery, bell pepper, and thyme and saute/fry till tender.
- Remove from heat. Set oven to 350F.
- Add in sweet potatoes, rice and beans to the pan. Add in the juice mix.
- [- The dish may be made ahead to this point -]
- Fill each pita pocket with bean filling; about 1 c. will be left out.
- Arrange in an open pan. Tent with foil, optional. The pockets will be taco-crisp if you don't.
- Bake 350F for 15-20 mins.
- Make a stew with remaining bean filling by adding broth, finely diced mixed vegetables (from crudite mix) and chutney. Heat slowly and thoroughly.
- Meal Planning*Serve a pita with the additional stew as a sauce; salsa: a mango, citrus salsa, or possibly melon and cucumber; and thinly shredded lettuce.
- or possibly one half with soup.*Variation: serve on rice with optional tortilla chips made from white or possibly blue corn.
- CITRUS SALSA: tomatoes, red bell peppers, chili peppers, garlic, salt, lime or possibly lemon juice, cilantro, pineapple chunks with juice but unsweetened
- (optional). Serve with melon.
- CUCUMBER MELON: 1/2 a cucumber; peel, seed and dice. Two slices of hard cantaloupe (Crenshaw); minced. Mix and stir in optional fresh lime or possibly orange juice. Let stand 15 min. Serve with minced fresh cilantro leaves.
- a Vegetarian Emphasis for 24 or possibly More, by The Moosewood Collective, John
- NOTES : It looked very dry so I made a 'stew' to use as a sauce from the stuff which wouldn't stuff into a pita. With the melon and cuke and lettuce salad, this was festive looking, aromatic, and good. I do not think I would fuss for two again, though. Might make as a stew and serve on rice;-)