BEANS NOT ON TOAST
Instructions:
FOR BREAD WAFFLES
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1 cup plain non dairy milk, lukewarm
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Scant 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- Nonstick cooking spray
FOR BEANS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 large tomatoes, diced small
- 1 ⁄3 cup minced shallot
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 2 15 oz. cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ teaspoon smoked sea salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper, to taste
FOR SANDWICHES
- Non Dairy butter, for serving
- Chopped fresh parsley, for serving
Instructions
To make the waffles :
- Combine the oil, agave, milk, juice, and salt in a large bowl. Add the flour and yeast and stir for a few minutes, stabbing the dough with a spatula to make sure it gets kneaded.
- Cover and let rise for 2 hours, until its size doubles.
- Punch down the dough and divide it into 4 or 8 equal portions; the dough will be sticky, so moisten your hands if needed.
- Use a heaping ½ cup dough for 4 portions or ¼ cup for 8 portions. Place portions on a piece of parchment paper and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Following the manufacturer’s instructions, heat a waffle iron and coat lightly with spray. Place one (if using a standard waffle iron) or two (if using a large and wide Belgian waffle iron) portions of dough on the iron and press closed for a few seconds to spread the dough.
- Bake for 8 minutes, or until golden brown and the edges of the waffles aren’t doughy. Cool waffles on a wire rack. Repeat with the remaining dough.
To make the beans :
- Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the tomatoes, shallot, and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, until the tomatoes get saucy.
- Combine the vinegar, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Add to the pan, and cook for 1 minute. Add the beans, salt, and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
To assemble the Sandwiches :
- Spread butter on each waffle.
- Divide the bean mixture among the waffles, sprinkle with a little parsley, and serve.