Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Good on it's own or as a sandwich filling in a pita or bread.

Ingredients:
1 c whole milk Greek yogurt
2 Tb lemon juice
1/2 t cumin
1 chopped red bell pepper
1/4 c chopped onion
1/4 c chopped cilantro
3 c cooked chickpeas

Directions
1. Mix all ingredients together and chill for at least an hour.
2. Enjoy!

Black Bean Tortilla Bake

Slightly modified this recipe. I assembled it in the morning before work and then baked it when I got home. Worked out great and everyone loved it.

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced

1/2 c chopped onion

1/2 c chopped red or green bell pepper

1/2 c chopped green onion

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1 8oz can tomato sauce

2 cups black beans, rinsed (if using canned)

1/4 c cilantro

1 cup shredded cheese

8-12 corn tortillas

Directions (make ahead):

1. Saute garlic, onions, peppers, cumin and chili powder over medium heat until tender.

2. Add tomato sauce and cook 5 minutes.

3. Remove from heat and stir in beans, cilantro and salt/pepper to taste.

4. Spray a 9in square or 1 qt baking dish with cooking spray

5. Layer tortillas, filling and cheese. Repeat twice.

6. Top with cheese.

7. Cover and refrigerate.

8. When ready to bake, remove from fridge for 30 minutes and bake, covered, for 20 minutes and uncovered for 10 minutes.

Black Bean Pizza

Ingredients:

1 pizza crust (I use this one, but do it in the bread machine)

1 can black beans (or 1-1.5 cups cooked black beans)

1 diced tomato

1/3 cup chopped cilantro

0.5 tsp cumin

0.5 tsp oregano

salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

Cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream

Directions:

1. Make pizza crust

2. Cook black beans, tomato, cilantro, cumin and oregano to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 10-15 minutes.

3. Puree bean and tomato mixture

4. Spread bean mixture over pizza crust, top with cheese and bake at 425 for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese is browning

5. Remove from oven and let cool a bit.

6. Top with shredded lettuce and tomatoes.