Beans & Beer!

Tortilla Black Bean Pie

I DO try to plan a weekly menu, and I also try to incorporate at least one new dish that we have never had before.
Cause I like surprises.
And with the internet and blogging, I am never at a loss for fresh ideas.

This recipe came from a blog called 2 Equal Parts.
(click link for recipe)

It was absolutely delicious.
And pretty darn easy-peasy!

And it came together in about 20 min. of prep time and 20 min. of baking.
It calls for simmering 2 cans of black beans in 12 oz. of beer, which, if you know about cooking with alcohol, the alcohol content is gone after just a few min. of simmering.
BUT...the flavor it imparts is wonderful!
I DID increase the garlic and cumin,
(cause I'm THAT kinda girl)
and I also topped each individual serving with thinly sliced scallions and chopped cilantro.
The cilantro is not in the original recipe, but I think it adds a great amount of flavor.
I would also add more jalapeno, but that is because the ones at the grocers right now are very mild, and I think it could have used a bit more heat.

Also, not in the original recipe, but I baked it in a round tart pan, and it needs to have a spray of Pam before laying down the 1st tortilla.

I served mine with tortilla chips, some lite sour cream and homemade salsa.
Would have had guacamole, but the avocados at the grocers were rock hard.
Next time I will plan a bit better!

Do you all plan a weekly menu, or are you flyin' by the seat of your pants every day around 4pm?