Somehow offering an 'appetiser' before the entree is too often reserved only for special occasions. It doesn't haven't be this way. In fact, most appetisers can be prepared in just ten (10) to fifteen (15) minutes - something that can be done while the rest of the meal is cooking!
Appetisers are a great way to put the unexpected into a meal, whether it's on a "grey" day in the depth of Winter or in the middle of a too-hectic work-week. ** IF you find cooking to be relaxing, creating a tasty appetiser can be a wonderful anecdote to a busy day.
'CHILLED BEAN DIP':
Yield: 2 cups.
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans/preferably ORGANIC; DRAINED and RINSED ( * "crush" with back of spoon)
2 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 LEVEL teaspoon chilli powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
PLACE the beans, jalapeno peppers, vinegar, chilli powder, and cumin in a food processor (whisk?). Blend until smooth! Transfer the mixture to a bowl. STIR in the onion and parsley and serve.
* Nutritional Analysis
Calories/43.59 Kcal.
Fat/0.37 gm.
Sodium/74.19 mg.
SATURATED Fat/0.02 gm.
Protein/3.05 gm.
Carbohydrate/7.09 gm.
CHOLESTEROL/0.00 mg.
BON APETIT.
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