Black Beans with Serrano Aioli Recipe

Black Beans With Serrano Aioli Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

• 1 or 2 serrano chiles, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups or 2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 large ripe tomatoes, chopped or 1 (14.5) ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Method

1. In a food processor, combine the chiles and garlic and process until finely minced
2. Add the lemon juice, mayonnaise and sugar
3. With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream until the mixture is thin and smooth
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste
5. Scrape the aioli into a small bowl
6. Cover and set aside until needed
7. If not using right away, refrigerate until ready to use
8. Properly stored, the aioli will keep for up to 2 days
9. In a large saucepan, combine the beans and tomatoes and cook over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally
10. Season with salt and pepper to taste
11. Transfer the bean and tomato mixture to a shallow bowl
12. Drizzle with the aioli and garnish with the cilantro
13. Serve immediately

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