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puff pastry tart shell
blind-baked
goat cheese
garlic
minced
cumin
chili powder
salt
pepper
avocadoes
diced
lemons
juiced
garlic
minced
jalapeno
minced
Italian Roma tomato
seeded and diced small
salt
pepper
warm black bean puree
roasted red peppers
peeled, seeded and cut into a julienned
roasted yellow peppers
peeled, seeded and cut into a julienned
roasted poblano peppers
peeled, seeded and cut into a julienned
black olives
roughly chopped
Fresh cilantro
sprigs
paprika
salt
garlic powder
black pepper
onion powder
cayenne pepper
dried leaf oregano
dried thyme
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare black bean puree by cooking beans according to package instructions or using canned beans.
Puree black beans in a blender until smooth.
In a mixing bowl, combine goat cheese, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder.
Season goat cheese mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the goat cheese mixture evenly over the blind-baked puff pastry tart shell.
In a separate mixing bowl, partly mash the diced avocado with lemon juice, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, minced jalapeno, and diced Italian Roma tomato.
Season the avocado mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the avocado mixture over the goat cheese layer in the tart shell.
Prepare roasted peppers: roast red, yellow, and poblano peppers until the skin is blackened. Place in a bag to steam, then peel, seed, and julienne.
Arrange the julienned roasted peppers on top of the avocado layer.
Spoon a small pool of warm black bean puree in the center of a serving plate.
Place a wedge of the Southwestern pie in the center of the black bean puree.
Garnish with roughly chopped black olives and fresh cilantro sprigs.
For the essence: Combine paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried leaf oregano, and dried thyme in an airtight jar or container. Shake well to mix.
Expert advice for the best results
Roast the peppers ahead of time to save time on the day of preparation.
Use a pre-made black bean puree for convenience.
Adjust the amount of jalapeno to control the level of spiciness.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
The pie can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and a sprig of cilantro.
Serve with a side salad.
Offer a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
Pairs well with the goat cheese and savory flavors.
Complements the Southwestern spice.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Reflects the blending of Native American, Spanish, and Mexican culinary influences.
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