* Exported from MasterCook * Baked Two-Bean Loaf Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegetarian Main dish Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 c Canned chickpeas 1/2 c Peas -- cooked 1/2 c Onions -- chopped 1 t Ground cumin 1/8 ts Ground cardamom 1/8 ts Ground coriander 1 t Curry powder 1/8 ts Ground ginger 3 tb Sunflower or canola oil 2 c Sweet potatoes -- mashed, baked 1/2 c Hazelnuts -- chopped 1/8 ts Ground cinnamon 1/8 ts Ground nutmeg Saute the chickpeas, peas, onions, cumin, cardamom, coriander, curry powder, and ginger in the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes. Blend the mixure in a food processor or blender till soft, or mash with a large fork in amedium-size mixing bowl. Combine the sweet potatoes, hazelnuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg in another bowl, mashing with a fork until soft. Place the chickpea mixture in a greased 4-cup loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Spread the sweet potato mixture over it. Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 40 minutes, then let cool on counter for one hour. Invert and serve in slices. From Deeanne's recipe files - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -