Black Bean Spirals Recipes

Steps:

• Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in black beans, tomatoes, rosemary and oregano; heat through. Stir in spinach until wilted. Drain fettuccine; add to bean mixture and toss to combine.

Steps:

• Cut butternut squash into spirals using a spiralizer fitted with the large shredding blade.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute squash until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Add taco seasoning; stir. Add black beans and tomatoes; cook and stir until beans are hot and tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry 1 tortilla at a time until lightly browned, about 30 seconds per side.
• Place 1 tablespoon sour cream on each tortilla; add about 1/4 cup squash mixture and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon feta cheese. Top with lettuce and cilantro.

Steps:

• Process beans until smooth and spread on warmed tortillas (I warm in microwave 25 seconds for easy rolling).
• Place all else in processor until smooth and spread over beans.
• Roll up tightly. Refrigerate and when ready, serve with salsa, cutting spirals into 1/2 inch pieces.
• Note: cook time is refrigeration time.

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and sour cream until well blended.
• Stir in Monterey Jack cheese, olives, onion, salt, and garlic powder.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Process beans in a food processor until smooth.
• Spread each tortilla with a thin layer of beans.
• Spread layer of cream cheese mixture over beans.
• Roll up tightly, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled.
• Cut into 3/4 inch slices (on a bias?).
• Serve with salsa.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, and garlic, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with cilantro, cayenne, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, and serve.