Spicy Tomato Bean Sauce

I have been on a spicy kick as of late and we picked up some siracha sauce on out last grocery shopping excursion so it has been on and in almost everything since we got it. Since I went meatless, a little over a week ago, I always looking for healthy ways to add extra protein to meals and snacks. I made a simple bean paste using my slow cooker the other day and it has been my go to protein addition. I made mine a black bean paste since black beans are considered a complete protein (they have all the amino acids needed for healthy muscles) and going meatless you need to make sure you keep up with complete proteins. This sauce it super quick and super versatile, plus who can't tell it has black beans in it so it is perfect for sneaking into a picky eaters meal.

Shopping List

• 1 1/2 TBSP Black Bean Paste*
• 1 TBSP Tomato Paste
• 1 TBSP Siracha*
• 2 TBSP Water
• Cumin and Black Pepper to taste

Hardware

TBSP

Mixing Bowl

Fork

Time 5 Minutes
Prep 5 Minutes
Cook 0 Minutes
Yield 5 Servings of 1 TBSP

Time To Get Mixing

Dump all ingredients, minus the spices, into your mixing bowl and mix until they are combined
Add and mix in the spices to your desired taste
Eat!

Serving
Use as a dip, sauce for pasta or pizza or as a dressing

Storing and Reheating
Store in a closed container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks

Nutritional Information
Calories 17
Fat 0g
Carbs 5g
Protein 2g

Cost Information
Recipe Cost:$0.26
Cost Per Serving:$0.05

Tricks
If you aren't a fan of the spice adding tomato sauce or more tomato paste and water will give you a similar result
Black bean paste can be substituted with plain refried beans

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