Spicy/Sweet Pinto bean dip

Makes about 3 cups

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pinto beans, rinsed & drained
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1 tbsp cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp tahini
• ½  tsp ground cardamom (if you don’t have cardamom, use equal parts cinnamon & nutmeg)
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp ground cumin

Directions:
Place the pinto beans in a food processor & pulse until smooth.  Add the remaining ingredients & continue to blend until thoroughly mixed. You can heat this over the stove with a bit of vegan cheese or oil for a nice, warm bean dip. We used it as a bean burrito mix, layering hummus, sriracha, vegan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, & a mixture of greens. It is so Unique with the sweetness from the cinnamon & nutmeg. MMMmm...








Recipe adapted from, http://mouthwateringvegan.com/2010/08/17/my-spicy-greek-indian-style-pinto-bean-dip/