VEGETARIAN RECIPES
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Hot Garlic Black Bean Burritos

1 large can black beans
5 fresh peeled garlic cloves
5 dried arbol chiles with seeds (no stems)
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons adobo
1 packet saizon
3 cups of grated cheddar cheese
1 diced tomato
6 large tortillas
2 cups of sour cream or plain yogurt

Makes 6 servings

1. Mix adobo and saizon into black beans (including liquid).  Begin heating in a large pan on medium heat.

2. Put garlic cloves, peppers, olive oil, and salt in large mortar (I like Thai ones).  Crush with pestle to yield a smooth reddish paste.

3. Add garlic pepper paste to beans, stirring thoroughly.  Simmer on medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes.

4. Fill tortillas with beans, some cheese and some tomatoes.

5. Garnish with sour cream or yogurt and serve.

Hot Garlic Pasta

5 fresh peeled garlic cloves
5 dried arbol chiles with seeds (no stems)
1 tablespoon salt
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups plain marinara sauce from jar
1 lb. pasta
Parmesan cheese

Makes 4 servings

1. Boil pasta in large pot.

2. Heat marinara sauce (Colavita? They sponsor a bike team) in skillet on medium heat

2. Put garlic cloves, peppers, 2 tbs. olive oil, and salt in large mortar (I like Thai ones).  Crush with pestle to yield a smooth reddish paste.

3. Add garlic pepper paste to sauce stirring thoroughly.  Add 3 tablespoons olive oil to sauce. Simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.

4. Drain pasta. Mix with sauce, coating pasta thoroughly.

5. Garnish with parmesan cheese to taste.

Recipes and page by Joe Cruz (jcruz at williams dot edu)