Coffee Grinder Refried Beans

[RowanC]

Today I was craving refried beans and I just didn't want to take the time to do the whole recipe and dirty up the cuisinart, so I made this quick version and gosh, they were GREAT!

1 cup sunflower seeds
1 teaspoon ground cuminseed
1 teaspoon ground chili powder
2 tablespoons olive oil


First, I put the sunflower seeds in the coffee grinder and ground them fine.
Then I put them in a bowl.

I added the spice and the oil

Then, little by little, I added lukewarm water until they were the "right" consistency.

I put them on a cracker.
Add a piece of avocado
Spoon on some salsa (just tomatoes, garlic, and onion)

YUM!

Took about 5 minutes for a very satisfying lunch!

[Crystl-jade]

Thanks, Rowan :)



Crystl-jade

[Nini]

This sounds so tasty!

I am going to try it for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing.

BTW, how many "servings" would this be?

[RowanC]

Hmmm.. I guess that depends on how much you use.
I ate 2 crackers with maybe a tablespoon on each and there's a lot left.
I'd say maybe 8 servings of 1 teaspoon each?
It goes a long way because it's very filling.

I forgot to say I added a little celtic sea salt too.

[lily]

Gosh -- what a yummy day on the board today -- have just tried Vandy's nut dressing recipe and now here's this, which sounds irrestible. Thanks, RowanC -- I'm off to try it right now!

lily

[BDraw]

Silly question for you Rowan -----

What kind of coffee grinder do you have that you can put oil in it? I would never be able to clean mine if I did that.

Thanks!

[RowanC]

Silly question for you Rowan -----

What kind of coffee grinder do you have that you can put oil in it? I would never be able to clean mine if I did that.

Thanks!


I had to go back and read my post to be sure I didn't tell anyone to put oil in their coffee grinder!

You grind the SEEDS then PUT THEM IN A BOWL.
Then to the seeds in the BOWL, you add the other ingredients?

You do not put any oil in the coffee blender.
You mix the stuff up with a spoon or a fork, adding water a little at a time to get the right consistency.

Sorry if I wasn't clear. :D

I also discovered later today when I went to make another one, that since you don't soak the seeds, this can get thick. Just add a little more water and stir and it comes right back to a good consistency.

Good luck :)

[raeannasun]

I have the small coffe grinder from Starbucks and LOVE IT!!! My husband is a manager for a Starbucks in our area and bought one just for my raw food prep! (What a sweetie!) He even decorated it with a sharpie to say "RAW FOOD ONLY!")

[Crystl-jade]

Rowan, this tastes delicious. I just made it and topped it with tomato and a salad with the fixings.

Thanks again for such an easy, yummie recipie :D



crysti-jade

[tvillemom]

Ok...I know sunflower seeds are in the fridge...I'm making this today! Thanks Rowan for the recipe! Your so creative. I have always loved refried beans and salsa and chips! sounds good!
Wendi

[tvillemom]

I tried the "refried beans" made this way, today for lunch! YUMMY! They were so good, and QUICK! I had them made and on crackers in about 5 minutes! Thanks for posting this recipe!
Wendi

[Cinnamon]

Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, it will be my lunch tomorrow!

[aromaticwings]

hmmmm wonder if I could get away with this in my house??? I would eat it but wonder if a Mexican food junkie would notice???

[tvillemom]

Aromaticwings, I think the "refried beans" were really good, and resembled the flavor of beans, but not 100%. I didn't make the recipe thinking it would taste just like traditional beans, but I added salt, cumin, chili powder, and onion powder to the mix and the flavors blended nicely! You could give it a try and see what YOU think before you offer it to friends!
Wendi