Baked two-bean loaf

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupChickpeas, canned
½cupPeas;cooked
½cupOnions; chopped
1teaspoonGround cumin
teaspoonGround cardamom
teaspoonGround coriander
1teaspoonCurry powder
teaspoonGround ginger
3tablespoonsSunflower or canola oil
2cupsSweet potatoes;mashed, baked
½cupHazelnuts; chopped
teaspoonGround cinnamon
teaspoonGround nutmeg

Directions

Saute the chickpeas, peas, onions, cumin, cardamom, coriander, curry powder, and ginger in the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Blend the mixure in a food processor or blender till soft, or mash with a large fork in amedium-size mixing bowl.

Combine the sweet potatoes, hazelnuts, cinamon, and nutmeg in another bowl, mashing with a fork until soft. Place the chickpea mixture in a greased 4-cup loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Spread the sweet potato mixture over it. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes, then let cool on counter for one hour. Invert and serve in slices.

From DEEANNE's recipe files