Posted by Lynne Ross to the old Fatfree mailing list

Submitted by: Courtney (from Vegetarian Times)

learned a new trick on FoodTV for getting the “guts” out of the eggplant. When it cooled slightly, wrapped it up in plastic wrap (open on the stem end). Cut the stem off, inverted the eggplant over the bowl and squeezed the pulp out and rolled up the plastic-covered skin like a toothpaste tube.

Made this up last night…it tastes great and is a good way of getting some extra greens into your diet! Serve it as a dip with fresh veggies and pita wedges.

This is a bean dip recipe, and it is certainly flavorful! In fact, it was way too spicy for my mild tastes, so now I just leave the chipotle out.

In a medium-sized non-reactive saucepan, combine the vinegar, sugar, chili powder, savory, cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne and white pepper. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the black beans mixture, bring to a boil, stirring frequently, and simmer for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.

This is great as a dip for veggies or baked chips, or as a taco or burrito filling.

Recipe By :John McDougall, MD and Mary McDougall
Submitted by: Sue in NJ

You can refrigerate the salsa overnight to reduce some of the jalapeno’s heat, if you like, or reduce the amount.

This spread is equally good served warm or cold. Accompany with whole wheat crackers, toasted baguette slices, or raw vegetables, such as cauliflower.

Fresh rosemary and lemon brighten mild, nutty chickpeas. Dip with pita wedges or endive leaves. For a quick lunch, try this in pita bread with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. Or thin with a little vegetable broth to make an easy soup.

NOTES : The spice measurements given make a mild spread. For a spicier flavor, increase the chili powder, ground red chipotle, and cayenne to taste. This spread can also be used as a dip for vegetables and tortilla chips, if desired.

Recipe by: courtney (from Cooking Light)

Make delicious sushi easily using your choice of healthy ingredients!

Delicious and hearty! Serve with biscuits and green salad. Great as leftovers and freezes well.