From the Rooted in Place article in the January 2017 issue.

Santa Clara Bean Loaf
Serves 6

  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 large tomatillo
  • 4 cups cooked and mashed beans
  • 1/2 cup crumbly corn masa
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 egg, preferably turkey, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  1. Mince onion thoroughly and chop tomatillo into cubes. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly.
  2. Pack the mixture into a loaf pan and bake at 350° for 45 minutes.
  3. Cut into slices to serve.