I’ve been on a real bean kick lately. Specifically, a navy bean kick.
I know, yawn.
However, navy beans are quite the versatile bean! They actually blend wonderfully into almost anything they touch without the faintest hint of beany taste. The little black dress of beans, right here.
For example, my High Protein Garlic Mashed Potatoes have over 3 cups of navy beans hiding in there!
And no one suspected it.
And of course yesterday’s, Power Me Up Pumpkin Sesame Cookies are hiding navy beans too. The navy beans give the cookies quite a bit of moisture and softness.
This morning, I woke up and something strange happened: I didn’t feel like coffee or vegan overnight oats! What gives?!
I racked my brain to come up with a way to sneak in some protein in the form of navy beans into my breakfast. I had a sweet potato to use up so I decided to make a spin off of my high protein mashed potatoes.
High Protein Sweet Potato Dip
Ingredients:
- 1 large sweet potato
- 1 cup navy beans, drained and rinsed
- Couple pinches of sea salt*
- Approx 1 tbsp Pure maple syrup, to taste
Directions: Peel and chop sweet potato into 1 inch chunks. Boil in a pot of water for about 15 minutes until fork tender. Drain and allow to cool for about 5 mins. In a food processor, process all ingredients together until smooth, Serve with a sprinkle of cinnamon and homemade tortilla chips. Makes about 2 cups.
Note: Customize the salt and maple syrup to taste. This dip would probably also work with butternut squash.
Homemade Salt-Kissed Tortilla Strips
Ingredients:
- 1 Ezekiel Tortilla
- Approx 1 tbsp Earth Balance Buttery Spread
- Couple pinches of Fleur De Sel
Directions: Preheat oven to 375F. Rub Earth Balance all over the tortilla with a pastry brush. Sprinkle with fleur de sel. Cut into strips and place on baking sheet. Bake for about 4-5 minutes, watching carefully so as not to burn.
I had to make a Halloween Spider of course. ;)
This was a fun little breakfast that would also make a great snack. Next time, I might try making a savoury sweet potato dip by adding minced garlic instead of the maple syrup and rubbing garlic on the tortilla before baking.
I have a long day of work ahead of me that will hopefully be broken up with an energizing outdoor workout over lunch! Eric is working from home today so he is going to join me. :)
What are your favourite dips of all time?
I love all bean dips and varieties of hummus – it’s so fun to experiment with different flavor combos.
I love dips ans such like. I certainly will have to try this one! :D
I would never thought to mix beans in with mashed potatoes! I enjoyed reading some of your recipes and I will be back from time to time to check for new ideas on how to “nutrition up” the foods I eat.
I love dips, but my guacamole is definitely my favorite! I love that it’s rich and creamy but still healthy! :) (Recipe here: http://amongthetortillas.com/2010/10/05/recipe-guacamole/)
This sounds great!
That looks yummy! Food that requires dipping is usually fun!
My favorite dip is a cream cheese, sour cream and spinach one that I made a couple of times (not the healthiest one). I might actually make it this week ;).
I need to make this!! Perfect!! Although I may try it with pumpkin since I have a boatload of puree already
I love that you’ve been on a navy bean kick! The protein really helps keep us full, doesnt it!
I don’t know if I have a favorite dip…probably hummus or guacamole!
You’re so creative with protein. I know I usually have an issue with protein in my diet because I just love starches and carbs so much. But your blog has helped me so much with that. Now, I’m going to bring navy beans into my diet. :D
I love dips! Adding beans is very smart, too. I love any dip that involves spinach. Or onions. Or cheese (or cheeze). I’m a sucker for dips, what can I say?
I need to find those Ezekial tortillas! Were they in the bread or frozen aisle?
Sounds so, so good! I love sweet potatoes!
My favorite dip would have to be guacamole!
That sounds seriously amazing… I would end up eating the whole batch!
There is a honey butter at a restaurant in St. Louis called CJ Muggs that is to die for. One time they gave us extra containers to take home:)
I also love my mom’s bean and corn salsa dip. Delicious and perfect for summer bbqs or picnics.
My fave dip is guac!
A couple years ago, I made this wonderful chunky cooked chickpea, tomato, and crushed coriander dip. I’d could barely let it get to room temperature before digging in. Then, I ran out of coriander seeds, got out of rythm, and haven’t made it since. I should go buy more coriander seeds. . .
My mother makes huge batches of pesto throughout the summer, and freezes it so we can have it year round. She also makes a wonderful eggplant dip (similar to baba gonoush, but the Romanian version). I usually wipe her out of whatever is on hand when we go to visit.
I love salsa bean dip and spinach dip…so good but soooo dangerous
Not only a cute recipe, but one with no guilt after you eat it! I love those kind of meals. ;)
Mmmm sounds and LOOKS amazing – I am loving all of your ideas and recipes to help up the protein intake :)
Try brushing coconut oil on the tortilla’s – it is SOOO amazing – especially sprinkled with a little cinnamon :)
Love you!! xoxo
I’m totally making this. It looks awesome!