Various Spreads

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Eggplant Spread

 

1 small Eggplant

2 Garlic Cloves (minced)

1 tsp. Salt

1/4 c. Lemon Juice

2 Tbs. Olive Oil

3 Tbs. Mayonnaise (or Tahini)

 

 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Pierce the skin of the eggplant and bake or

microwave until tender (45 minutes to oven bake, 10 minutes in microwave).

Let cool and remove skin. Chop pulp until very fine. Combine pulp with

remaining ingredients. Cover and chill at least 1 hour before serving. Use

as a dip or for filling wholewheat pita pockets

 

Cashew Spread

 

4 Tbs. Agar (flakes)

1 1/2 c. Water

1/2 c. Cashews (raw)

1 can Pimientoes (4 oz)

2 Tbs. Lemon Juice

1/4 c. Brewer's Yeast (flakes)

1 tsp. Onion Powder

1 tsp. Salt

1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder

1/8 tsp. Dill Seed (ground)

 

 

Boil water and agar until agar is dissolved. Combine everything in blender

and blend until smooth. May use more or less agar to make it thicker or

thinner.

 

Variation: Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup quick oats instead of agar flakes. Blend all

ingredients together and then cook on the stove until spread thickens. This

gives it a more spread-type consistancy. The recipe above gives it a more

slick, soft, sliceable consistancy. May also add sliced olives.

 

Black Olive Spread

 

2/3 c. Olives (chopped, black)

2-3 tsp Mayonnaise (vegan)

1 Tbs. Brewer's Yeast

 

 

Mix all ingredients well. Spread and enjoy.

 

Refrito Spread

 

1 1/2 c. Black Beans (cooked, well-drained)

1 bunch Green Onions (or a big onion)

1 Tbs. Oil

1-2 cloves Garlic

1/2 tsp. Cumin

1 tsp. Chili Powder

1/4 c. Bell Peppers (chopped)

1/2 c. Cheese (grated cheddar)

1/2 tsp. Salt

 

 

Mash the beans (you should end up with about a cup). Chop the onion and

saute with whole garlic cloves in oil. When the onion is done, crush the

garlic with a fork. Add the spices and the pepper. Cook until the pepper is

softened and the spices are fragrant. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Add beans and mix. Add cheese and salt, and check the flavor; if the beans

are unsalted, you may need more salt. Variation:Use kidney beans instead of

black beans. Use chopped green chili peppers instead of the green peppers

 

 

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