Black Beans with Chile Aioli

Another WOW, lick the plate clean recipe.... a creamy heat to the black beans and tomatoes.  Very good!!!

1 Serrano chile, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove crushed
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup veganaise
1/2 tsp maple syrup
2 tbsp. olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups black beans
14.5 oz can of diced tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

In a food processor combine the first 5 ingredients until smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the oil in a thin stream until mixture is thin and smooth.
Season with salt and pepper. Cover and set aside until needed.
In a saucepan, combine the beans and tomatoes and cook over medium heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the bean mixture to a shallow bowl. Drizzle with aioli and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy!!!