Freshly Mint Baharat

Freshly Mint Baharat

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons hot paprika
1 tablespoon ground coriander seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon ground mint
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:
1. Combine all spices and mix well.
2. Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
CHAPTER 3
Salads, Hors d’Oeuvres, and Snacks
SALADS
Spicy Southwestern Two-Bean Salad
Thai Orange Peanut Dressing
Cucumber Cilantro Salad
Messy Taco Salad
Spicy Sweet Cucumber Salad
Lemon Cumin Potato Salad
Black Bean and Barley Taco Salad
Spiced Couscous Salad with Bell Pepper and Zucchini
HORS D’OEUVRES AND SNACKS
Eggplant Baba Ghanoush
Spicy Seitan Buffalo Strips
Garlic Confit
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Pintos, Cerveza, and Lime Dip
Nacho “Cheese” Dip
Frijole Dip
Black Bean Dip
Tofu and Portobello Enchiladas
Portobello and Pepper Fajitas
Chickpea Soft Tacos
Southwest Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Cheeseless Quesadillas
SALADS
Spicy Southwestern Two-Bean Salad
This cold bean salad with Tex-Mex flavors is even better the next day—if
it lasts that long!
Serves 6
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed