*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              Bean Guacamole

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans                            Appetizers
                Low Fat

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Dried white beans, soaked &
                        -cooked
   3                    Cloves garlic, crushed
                        Salt & pepper to taste
   2       T            Olive oil
   6       T            Fresh lime juice
   3       T            Water
   2                    Hot chilies, minced
   2                    Scallions, minced
     1/4   c            Finely chopped cilantro

  Use any kind of bean for this recipe (black beans don't do as well,
  however):  white, navy, pea, pinto, garbanzo, kidney.  If you don't
  want to deal with dry beans, use 2 cups of drained canned beans.
  
  Puree all ingredients except scallions and cilantro in a food
  processor or a blender, using more or less water to achieve your
  desired texture. Work the green herbs in by hand;  if you use the
  machine, the dip will be green.  Transfer to a bowl and garnish with
  additional cilantro sprigs.
  
  Serve with tortilla chips.  Make your own low-fat chips by brushing
  whole corn tortillas lightly with oil, cutting tortillas into wedges,
  then baking in a 350 degree oven till brown and crisp, 10 to 15
  minutes, turning once.
  
  Adapted shamelessly from a recipe in Steven Raichlen's book, "High
  Flavor, Low Fat Cooking".
  
  From the files of Richard Douville, P.A.C.E.
 


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