Chunky Bean Spread Sandwiches

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1/2 medium green or red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch chunks ( 1/2 cup)
 * 1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed green olives
 * 1 to 2 scallions, green parts only, coarsely chopped
 * 2 (16-oz.) cans pinto or pink beans, rinsed and drained
 * 2 Tbs. soy mayonnaise or reduced-fat Mayonnaise
 * 1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
 * 1 tsp. ground cumin
 * salt to taste
 * Whole-grain or rye bread slices
 * Thinly sliced plum tomatoes
 * Alfalfa or other sprouts or shredded lettuce

Directions
1. In food processor, combine bell pepper, and scallions. Pulse on and off several times, until mixture is coarsely chopped into approximately 1/4-inch pieces.

2. Add beans, Mayonnaise, lemon juice, cumin and salt, and pulse on and off until mixture is evenly chopped but still chunky. Transfer to medium bowl.

3. Let everyone assemble his or her own sandwich as follows: Spread a generous amount of bean mixture on one slice of bread, top with tomato slices, some sprouts and another slice of bread.