Adzuki Bean Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Macrobiotic) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 cup adzuki beans, washed
    2 tablespoons chia seeds
    1/2 cup coconut sugar crystals or 1/2 cup other raw sugar
    1/2 cup cocoa powder
    1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 pinch salt
    1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
    oil, for the pan
    powdered sugar, for dusting (option)
Preparation
    Soak adzuki beans for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
    Drain water and replace with fresh water. Place on stove and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and drain water.
    Add water that is 3 times the amount of beans. Heat and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat, place a lid, slightly tilted, and cook until beans are tender for about 45 - 60 minutes. If you have a pressure cooker, cook for 10 - 12 minutes under pressure. Drain water through a colander.
    Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F/180\u00b0C degrees.
    In a small bowl, place chia seeds and 6 Tbsp of water. Leave it for at least 15 minutes. This chia seed gel can be used in place of eggs (1 egg = 1 Tbsp chia seeds + 3 Tbsp water).
    In a food processor, place the adzuki beans, chia seed gel, sugar, cocoa powder, apple sauce, vanilla and salt and mix well.
    Transfer the brownie mixture to a bowl. Mix in walnuts.
    Transfer to an oiled 8-inch square pan and bake for 45 minutes. Cool the brownies.
    Dust powdered sugar on top and slice. Infuse love and serve!

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