Edamame and Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Edamame and Chickpea Sandwich Filling
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    Servings Prep Time
    2 cups 20 minutes
    Servings Prep Time
    2 cups 20 minutes
    Edamame and Chickpea Sandwich Filling
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      2 cups 20 minutes
      Servings Prep Time
      2 cups 20 minutes
      Ingredients
      Servings: cups
      Instructions
      1. In a food processor combine 1/2 cup edamame, 1/2 cup chickpeas, avocado, feta cheese, garlic, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper and process until almost smooth. Add remaining 1/4 cup of edamame and chickpeas and pulse a few times to combine, leaving a chunky texture.
      2. Spread filling thickly onto desired bread and top with pea shoots and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and freshly cracked sea salt. Top with bread.
      Recipe Notes

      I used a 300g bag of frozen edamame to yield 3/4 cup shelled edamame. Cook edamame as per package directions. Submerge in cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain and shell.

      Should you prefer a smoother texture, process all the edamame and chickpeas together in the first blend.

      Yields approximately 2 cups of filling which will make 4-6 sandwiches.

      Grilled Tomatillo Avocado Dip


      Grilled Tomatillo Avocado Dip
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        Servings Prep Time
        2 cups 15 minutes
        Cook Time
        5 minutes
        Servings Prep Time
        2 cups 15 minutes
        Cook Time
        5 minutes
        Grilled Tomatillo Avocado Dip
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          Servings Prep Time
          2 cups 15 minutes
          Cook Time
          5 minutes
          Servings Prep Time
          2 cups 15 minutes
          Cook Time
          5 minutes
          Ingredients
          Servings: cups
          Instructions
          1. Preheat grill to medium. Peel onion and cut into 1" thick slices. Cut lime in half. In a large bowl combine, tomatillos, jalapeños, lime halves and onion slices. Drizzle with oil to coat lightly.
          2. Grill vegetables until starting to char and blister, turning occasionally to slightly char evenly, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from grill and allow to cool slightly.
          3. In the bowl of a food processor add grilled tomatillos, onion, avocado, cilantro and garlic. Cut stem from jalapeños and cut in half, scoop out seeds and add flesh to processor. Juice grilled lime and add to processor. Pulse until combined but still a little chunky. Season with salt and garnish with additional cilantro and chopped red onion. Serve immediately with tortilla chips or chill until ready to use.
          Recipe Notes

          The purpose of grilling is to impart a slightly smoky charred flavour.  You only need to char the vegetables a little here to get the flavour.  Too much char will lead to bitterness.

          Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Avocado Cream

          Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Avocado Cream
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          Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with these satisfying and easy to put together tacos.
            Servings Prep Time
            2-3 people 10 minutes
            Cook Time
            12-16 minutes
            Servings Prep Time
            2-3 people 10 minutes
            Cook Time
            12-16 minutes
            Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Avocado Cream
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            Spice up your weeknight dinner routine with these satisfying and easy to put together tacos.
              Servings Prep Time
              2-3 people 10 minutes
              Cook Time
              12-16 minutes
              Servings Prep Time
              2-3 people 10 minutes
              Cook Time
              12-16 minutes
              Ingredients
              Chipotle Chicken
              Avocado Cream
              Servings: people
              Instructions
              Chipotle Chicken
              1. Layer the chicken breast between sheets of plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
              2. In a small bowl combine oil, spices, adobo sauce and lime juice. Finely chop canned chipotle pepper and add to spice mixture. Stir mixture to create a paste and rub onto both sides of the chicken breasts. Cover, refrigerate until ready to use. Can be done up to 6 hours ahead.
              3. When ready to assemble tacos, heat grill to medium high and cook chicken breast for 6-8 minutes per side, depending on how thin you pounded them. Remove from grill, cover with tin foil and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
              Avocado Cream
              1. Cut avocados in half and remove the stone. Scoop out flesh into a food processor, mini chopper or blender. Add all remaining ingredients except cilantro and blend until desired consistency. Stir in chopped cilantro, adjust salt seasoning as desired.
              Recipe Notes

              Recipe adapted from: Easy All Purpose Chipotle Chicken, carlsbadcravings.com and Avocado Cilantro Crema, turningbacktheclock.com