Spicy Black Bean Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe

Spicy Black Bean Sandwiches with Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons nonfat sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
  • 3/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mild chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 (6 inch) pita breads
  • 1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and sliced
  • 1 vine-ripened tomato, cored and sliced
  1. Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt) and chipotle in a small bowl; set aside.
  2. Combine black beans, onion, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin and lime juice in a large bowl, and season with salt to taste. Slightly mash the beans while stirring, until all ingredients are incorporated and the mixture just holds together.
  3. Slice off the top third of each pita. Spread the bean mixture inside each pita. Top with the chipotle mayonnaise, shredded lettuce, sliced avocados and tomatoes. Serve within 30 minutes.
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