MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Black Bean Sauce With Jalapenos And Cilantro Categories: Sauces Yield: 2 Cups 1 tb Olive oil -OR- 1/4 c Water 3 cl Garlic; chopped 1 Jalapeno; up to 2; - seeded, chopped 15 oz Can black beans (1-1/2 c); - rinsed, drained 1 tb Low-sodium tamari 1/2 ts Ground cumin 1/2 ts Ground coriander 1/4 ts Dried oregano 1/3 c Water; or more as needed 1 ts Fresh lime juice 2 tb Fresh cilantro; minced Salt Black pepper; freshly ground If you can't take the heat, eliminate thhe jalapenos, and the sauce will still be delicious. Use it over grain dishes, polenta, sauteed tofu slices, or burgers. Heat the oil or water in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapenos and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the beans, tamari, cumin, coriander, and oregano, and simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, add the water and lime juice, and process until smooth. Transfer to a medium sized saucepan and add the cilantro and more water, if necessary, to get the consistency you prefer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Heat over low heat, stirring, until hot. Recipe by Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson MMMMM