Before we get right into this delicious Mexican-inspired sandwich filling, I would like to report that I cannot use uni stress as an excuse not to post anymore! After 15 years (omg??) I have finally finished education!! 🎉 Four years of uni came to an (somewhat anticlimactic) end with a final poster presentation last week. And since then I’ve been trying to remember what people do who are not spending all day writing a dissertation or worrying about exams. This has included a lot of going out for dinner and celebrating but also just hanging out or watching Netflix. I’m just so relieved and can’t wait for the next leg of my journey – stay tuned!
While I was considering posting something a bit more celebratory to mark this occasion, I ended up choosing this sandwich filling recipe to share with you today. It has been a faithful companion through long days of dissertation stress where any break seems like a waste of time or when I’m just too hungry to wait for roasted chickpeas or couscous. Sandwiches generally come together really quickly and with this bean-based spread your lunch can be nutritious, too. Maybe this will help someone out who is still revising for exams, you’ve got this! 🍀
Mexican Kidney Bean Sandwich Filling (v, gf)
Ingredients
- 1/2 can kidney beans
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- cayenne pepper to taste
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the beans in a bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomato puree and mash with a fork into a homogeneous mass, but don’t worry if there are a few lumps.
- Add the cumin and smoked paprika and season with cayenne pepper, salt and pepper to taste/spice tolerance.
- Spread on bread or use as a dip. I like to sandwich it with cashew cream and spinach. Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy this sandwich filling, let me know if you give it a go on Instagram @fossilsandfusilli! Looking for more lunch ideas? You might also like this Sweet Potato Chickpea Salad or this Buddha Bowl! Have a wonderful week and until next time 😊
If you want, you can pin this recipe here 📌
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a recipe that actually says 5 minutes as cooking time – I love it!! 😍 I can’t wait to try this.
Quite often easy is actually best, right? Hope you enjoy it!