Strange as it may sound, tepary beans are excellent in desserts.  No one will ever suspect that these brownies, which are moist and delicious are also a much healthier alternative to regular brownies.

Ingredients:

• c Brown tepary beans; cooked
• 1/2 c Carob powder
• 3/4 c Mild honey
• 1/4 c Margarine; melted
• 1/2 c Flour, all-purpose
• 1/2 c Walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 c Raisins (optional)
• 2 ea Eggs; well beaten
• 1 1/2 ts Vanilla essence
• 1/2 ts Salt

Directions:

Butter an 8 inch square pan. Line with waxed paper and butter the paper. Whirl the tepary beans in a food processor until smooth. In a large bowl, mix the processed beans with rest of the ingredients. Spread in prepared baking dish. Bake at 325 degrees F for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool, before removing from the pan. Peel off waxed paper and cut into squares. Makes 16 2-inch squares.

Recipe from: http://www.recipe-cookbook.co.uk

photo credit: jgodsey

Tired of all the spicy dips and salsas?  Try out this sweet bean dip for a fresh change.  Served with apple slices, this guilt free snack will be a great addition to any summer party!

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup White Tepary beans
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 Tbsp Honey
• 1 tsp each - Cumin seeds, Coriander seeds
• 1/4 tsp each - cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice
• 6 cloves
• 1/4 c reserved liquid from beans

Directions:

Soak beans. Cook in crock pot on high for 6-8 hrs, till beans are tender. In a mortar & pestle or spice grinder - crush spices. In a food processor, mix beans and spices and liquid ingredients. Chill & Serve w/ apple slices.

Recipe from: Steve, a Farmers Market Patron