What’s this crazy fabric on my leg!?!
Must be some kind of new mosquito repellant. I haven’t seen anything like it since..April?
It’s so cool here…and there’s evidence of the storms all over town. I biked to Body Pump and back and couldn’t believe all the branches down – and gas stations down!
[Photo courtesy of @marijean]
The power is still not back at the bakery, but the roof is all fixed. Matt is there receiving our weekly food order. Thank goodness wheat, nuts, seeds, honey and salt are all shelf stable and require no lights!
When I returned from my outing I whipped up this amazing recipe for lunch –
Coconut Black Bean Dip
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups black beans about 1 can
- 1/3 cup coconut mine was unsweet from the bakery
- 3 heaping tbsp whipped cream cheese
- Pinch salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup pecans
Instructions
- Mix first 5 ingredients in food processor and blend until a dip-paste.
- Pulse in pecans.
I served the dip on a big salad of greens and lima beans, with salt and no dressing – let the dip speak for itself.
Well, if it’s not overpowered by amazing goat feta cheese!! I love this even more than soft goat cheese, although it’s twice as expensive, so it’s a once-a-month treat only from now on!
Loved the lima beans in this too! My new favorite bean.
Cherries on the side!
Dentist time. I have no reason to believe I have any cavities, but I have been nibbling on a lot more sweets and carbs than I used to, ahem bakery owner, so I’m terribly nervous!
Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says
Fascinated by this recipe – I might try it with the chive/onion cream cheese I have at home.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
I can’t believe that storm did so much damage. Hopefully everyone is okay.
Hope the power comes back soon 🙂
Emily says
That bean dip looks awesome! I think I could try it with a substitution for the cream cheese, maybe trader joe’s goats milk cream cheese?? Good luck today!!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
How did you even think of that recipe? So unique! Definitely going to try that out soon.
Chloe (In Fine Feather) says
I love anything coconut so I’ll definitely have to try the dip! Hope the power comes back on soon, that is definitely a huge bummer.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
I didn’t know those storm were so bad!
I’ve never thought to add cream cheese to a bean dip… I typically go the route of Greek yogurt. Cream cheese and coconut would be a cool change up! Maybe even with a little heat on the end? (I’m a spice addict!)
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
It’s cooler here in Alabama too! I was able to walk the dogs this morning after 10:00 without feeling like I was going to kill them 🙂
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Wow, check you out with the jeans! I am going to hold out on that one AS LONG AS POSSIBLE!
And geez, damage! Not much on my side of town, but it definitely was a big storm. Hope the power comes back on for the bakery soon. Do you think you’ll be able to open tomorrow?
KathEats says
If the power is back we will be..
Maryea @ Happy Healthy Mama says
Great looking recipe! The flavors sound fantastic.
Johanna B says
The dip is definitely going into my KERF notebook to try soon.
Nancy-The Wife of a Dairyman says
Wow, that’s some storm! Hope you’re back up and running soon.
P.S. Big coconut fan here, have never tried it with black beans:)
Lorin says
Wow, how was it biking? Seems like it would be pretty windy and hard to pedal against! I hope the day gets better 🙂
KathEats says
well the storms are over!
Lorin says
Oh, haha, that makes sense then. I was thinking ‘dang, she is hard core with the biking!’. Although one time I biked to a friend’s house in the rain and the water spewed up from the road and my butt got all wet so they gave me sweatpants to change into so it didn’t look like I peed myself. :p
Ash @ Good Taste Healthy Me says
Wow can’t believe that gas station! Crazy!
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says
What a fun recipe! I actually have a bit of cream cheese on hand too… It’s rare but adds so much to dishes!
Aine @ Something to Chew Over says
What an original recipe! Unusual flavours 🙂
I can’t believe the picture of the gas station!
Lisa @ Sunny Seed Stories says
🙁 Those post-storm pictures remind me of what it looks like in Oklahoma City.
I am *always* nervous before going to the dentist no matter how good I’ve been!
Jennifer says
such an interesting blend of flavors! Sounds delicious.
Brittany @ Itty Bits of Balance says
Yey! Recipe post 😀
I guess something good (this awesome looking bean dip) did come out of this morning’s catastrophe! Hope all is well
Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife says
That sounds like an interesting mix for the dip….but could be worth a try!
Those pictures are crazy! What a storm 🙁
Mindy says
I can’t get over the damage there!! I’m in Roanoke, VA… just a measly 2.25 hours up the road from you guys… Last night the nightly news mentioned hail… but I figured it was way up in the mountains somewhere… far far from civilization… Guess not!! So sorry to hear about the roof and the power!!! Fingers crossed you’re back up and running quick!!
Baking N Books says
What kind of coconut? Do you mean the meat of an actual coconut?
Dentists are…expensive! Yikes, no health insurance really racks it up. I guess it can be put towards taxes though…still – should have been a dentist! 🙂
KathEats says
Shredded coconut from a bag
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Wow, that is so creative Kath!! Looks like you guys are getting some crazy weather. Stay dry! 🙂
katie @KatieDid says
My jaw dropped at that gas station image, omg!! It must have been some storm down there. I’m loving your new recipe focus (well I know you’ve always had recipes, but I feel like its been more lately!). This one looks so unique and delicious.
KathEats says
I just format them better now 🙂 Thanks to Recipage making me want to make it super easy to post them there too!
Mel says
That storm looks crazy! That kind of weather is so rare here in the PAC NW! It’s pretty much rain or sunshine…predictable, but I’ll take it!
Lizzie @TheMonthOfVegust says
Yikes! Glad the roof is back. We’ve had some crazy storms in Cville in the past year or so!
Any suggestions for what to use as a vegan alternative to the cream cheese or yogurt?
KathEats says
Hmmm…something thick and creamy ….actually tofu might work!? I’m not sure you’d really want the flavor of tofu though. Do they make sweet tofus? OMG that would be good!! Coconut tofu!
Lizzie @TheMonthOfVegust says
Yum, that would be delish! I’ll have to look around…
Hoping to stop into GH sometime soon when your power is back! Hope you have a few vegan options there.
Olena (The Fit Gourmet) says
Here ya go. Sunrise makes great coconut tofu dessert (4th from the top) http://www.sunrise-soya.com/soy-products/sunrise-tofu-dessert.php. It’s sweet and coconutty, not to mention decent 5 g of protein per serving.
Not sure if its sold in the U.S. though. [Said while sticking out proudly my Canadian chest, as we’re too used to missing on awesome stuff such as OpenSky and Great Harvest over here. FINALLY, found something good that *may* not be available in the States ;)]
KathEats says
COOL!!
Krystina (Organically Me) says
Interesting – it’s mostly a sweet dip. Super creative. 😀
Meredith @ Food, Shoes, and Booze says
I just stumbled across your blog 🙂 Love it! That dip looks great.. I haven’t seen much like it but i’m dying to try it!
KathEats says
Thanks and welcome!
Margo @ peanut butter trees says
Hope the dentist goes okay! Think happy teeth! 🙂
Kathy W. says
Maybe the hole in your roof = no holes in your teeth? seems like “karma” should work that way 🙂
Hope the roof is fixed by now & power back on!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
It’s feeling AMAZING here, too!! Ohh I can’t wait until fall!
Ashley @ Feeding Ashley says
Oh my! I hope the bakery and your town are okay. NC has had some bad storms too, and tornadoes. I hope all is well with your teeth. I hate the dentist, bleh.
Hillary says
I would never think to combine cream cheese and black beans, but I do have both on hand. Hmmm—I might need to try this out, Kath!
Rebecca says
That dip combination looks sooo good. I pretty much love anything with coconut. What would you serve it with for dipping? Chips or veggies, or something more sweet like apple slices? You’ve got my mind spinning…
KathEats says
Salad toppet, sandwich spread, raw veggies
Patty @ Foodie and the Beats says
Anything with coconut is a-ok in my book. Will have to try this.
And, I hate visiting the dentist too!
Any chance you have a minute to check out my post about your blog and Great Harvest Bread? As a new blogger, I’d love your advice or tips!
http://foodieandthebeats.wordpress.com/2011/08/12/lucky-2/
Cait's Plate says
Don’t be nervous – I bet you’re good to go 🙂
I didn’t buy cherries this week and this post just made me regret that decision – I may have to make a grocery store trip now!
Also – I wore pants for the first time in a LOOOONG time today and it felt SO odd (and made me kind of excited for jeans/pants/sweater weather!)
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
Wow that picture is crazy!! Looks like you guys have had some major weather and storms move through…hope the power gets back on, soon!
And the coconut dip looks so creative. I use coconut and coconut oil as the base for my chocolate coconut kale chips and it’s one of those things that is like, could coconut work with kale? With beans? And yep, it does 🙂
[email protected] says
Mmm some sweet pita chips or veggies would seem to pair perfectly with that dip. I’m trying it!
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well says
I love this recipe!!! I have a block of cream cheese that I’m looking to use up along with some pecans and a can of black beans 🙂
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
that recipe looks delicious! hopefully I’ll be able to give it a try for bringing to law school during the semester!
kaila @ healthy helper! says
I’ve been loving black bean dip lately too! The stuff i’m using is store bought…but still delicious!
Namaste Gurl says
That dip looks delicious- looks like your creative wheels were spinning 🙂 Must try out soon, and I have yet to try out your coconut mole burger!
Could I sub cashews for the pecans? Probably would make more tropical, and maybe a squeeze of lime as well 🙂
KathEats says
absolutely!
sara @ real fun food says
Kath, that dip looks like one of your best recipes. I say that because I’m in love with all those ingredients and never would have thought of putting them together. I’m definitely going to try it! Thanks so much for posting!
[email protected] says
I hope you get the power back soon.
That dip looks delish!
Good luck at the dentist!
CJ @ http://healthy-happy-whole.com/ says
That bean dip looks fabulous!!! Thank you for sharing the recipe!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
I wore jeans today too! Although it wasn’t quite cool enough yet- and I immediately regretted this decision!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Oh wow, what a crazy storm! I think it has travelled north to where I live – I’m hearing some rumblings outside right now!
Erica says
Wow! I didn’t realize y’all got such bad storms! What a fun dip!!
[email protected] says
oh wowww I hope you guys stay really safe! Please take care okay? 🙂
rumfunandsun says
Black beans and coconut….I’m skeptical.
I am so jealous of you have a cool spell. Not that I want it cold but if it could just be below 90 for a day I would be so very pumped!
Laura @ Backstage Balance says
Can I say, your photos of the cherries are among the most beautiful food photographs I’ve ever seen!
What a scary storm – seems like there is some pretty serious damage. Have you heard if anyone was injured? I certainly hope not 🙁
KathEats says
Thanks!!
Alexa @ Simple Eats says
Ooh what a great combo! I would have never thought of coconut and black beans. Yum!
[email protected] says
Thanks for another creative and yummy recipe. Black beans and coconut are right up my alley.
Melinda R. says
Wow! What a recipe! This is my first time visiting yuor site- Love the coconut black bean dip…different, but amazing on a salad! Thanks for sharing – stay safe!
Sincerely,
Melinda R.
KathEats says
Welcome Melinda!
Amy* says
Coconut and black beans? I’m intrigued! Sorry to hear the power is out at the bakery. That’s gotta be stressful. I’m crossing my fingers that it’s back in no time.*
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
oh my – what wild weather indeed!
Kristin @ STUFT Mama says
What??? That dip is genious! If I didn’t just consume WAY too much dip in the past 30 minutes I would be whipping it up right now. Putiing it on my list for tomorrow! 🙂 Your blog amazes me every day. 🙂
Kat @ Cupcake Kat says
It is so cold where I am too! It sucks because I badly want to go for a bike ride, maybe I will just because you did. This dip looks so yummy!!
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
What a great recipe! very intersting. I am excited to try it and see what it tastes like 🙂
Chelsey @ Chew with Your Mouth Open says
WOW! What a day! Here is WA state we never stop wearing jeans and it seems it is always raining. However, we rarely have “storms”. The one you’re experiencing looks awful! I hope everything clears up soon without too much damage. Fingers crossed that your power is back on!
Sara says
Hope you get power back soon!
Ashley @ Coffee Cake and Cardio says
Awesome recipe!! Unique combination, but I bet it’s rockin’.
I’m glad things are ok at the bakery and I hope the power is back soon!! OH and yay for no cavities!!
Kaitlyn says
That dip looks scrumptious! Something I definitely need to bookmark 🙂
And I’m sorry your power went out — even here in PA we had crazy thunderstorms!
Kelly @ Foodie Fiasco says
Whoa! That fallen gas station looks insane! I hope everything is okay over there. This dip looks amazing and I may have to make it! Right now! 😉
Hannah says
OMG THAT DIP. Amazepants!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
yum! that dip sounds delish. i follow you on twitter so i already know your teeth are golden – congrats!
Angel7 says
I have not had any cavities all my life, thanks to the fact that I do not have much of a sweet tooth! Hopefully, I do not have any cavities next time I go to the dentist!
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Halley (Blunder Construction) says
Today was also the first cool day we’ve had here in Boston. I wore pants for the first time in long time, too!
Lexi @ A Spoonful of Sunshine says
Those storms sound crazy! I feel pretty dorky for complaining about “light rain” now haha..
Kristen, Sweetly says
jeans as mosquito repellent. definitely been there.
that photo looks tragic… it just started storming again here. i hope your power gets repaired soon!! try to stay positive, we know how you at that you are.
Christine @ BookishlyB says
I’ve had a million cavities 🙁 And I’m a copious brusher and flosser- I think it just depends on your enamel. Good luck!
Sally Anne @ PaleoRunnerGirl says
Coconut is SO amazing. I am seriously putting it in everything lately. I am trying it in sweet potatoes tomorrow! I cannot wait!
Kristina @ Love and Zest says
YUM! What a great flavor combo! Great idea.
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
North Carolina had spectacular weather today too…it stormed then cooled off for a lovely day.
Alaina says
Whoa, that gas station pic is insane! Hopefully the weather had died down and you’ll be up and running again in no time!
I wore jeans today too for the first time in months! It’s cold and rainy up here in MA.
Sana says
Omg that poor gas station!
Khushboo says
I have a dentist appointment in an hour- I’m nervouss!
Samantha says
Kath,
I have a question. I’ve been heavily constipated the last 3 days (a running issue with me that my doctors proclaim a result of stress-related IBS, anxiety, depression). How on earth do I eat anymore? I need to fix this now. No energy and so very bloated hard and uncomfortable. I don’t eat beans or anything. Would it be a mistake to have them now. I’m lost Kath. Any quick tips on what to start doing NOW to combat this multiple-day heck? Sorry if TMI. I just had to ask!
KathEats says
Hey Samantha,
I’m really sorry to hear this, but I’m not a doctor so I can’t offer any advice!
becca @ bellebottoms says
yum! i’m going to have to make this for my next weekly Sunday dinner as a little nosh beforehand!!
Val W. says
I am diggin’ the bowl that you put your cherries in. Super cute design! Do you mind telling me where you got it?
KathEats says
Anthropologie!