Ginger Black Bean Pate

Submitted by Member 610488

"This faux pate is excellent on crackers, bread and served with something acidic and savory, like Asian style pickles."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 cup cooked black beans
• 1 tablespoon tamari
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili paste
• 1 tablespoon spelt flour
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt

directions

1. Mash beans with a potato masher. Add in the tamari and chili paste. Stir well.
2. Stir in the flour and 1/2 tbsp sesame oil. Mix well.
3. In a hot skillet, heat the oil to sizzling and then stir-fry the garlic, ginger and sea salt for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add the garlic-ginger mixture to the mashed beans and combine thoroughly.
5. Refrigerate but do not freeze until ready to serve. Serve with crackers or bread and also vegetables.