BLACK BEAN BROWNIES

You need to soak 2 cups of black beans in water  overnight .
Next day drain the beans and place them in a large pan  , cover  them with water to 5cm above the beans .
Bring to the boil .
Reduce heat and let the beans simmer for 40 minutes , until tender .
Drain and spread the beans over a baking tray in a single layer allowing the beans to cool.
Preheat your oven to 170deg C .
Spray a slice tray with cooking oil and  line with baking paper . Set aside .
Melt 200gm of dark cooking  chocolate ( I use a microwave on high for 1 minute ..stir  and heat again if necessary . )
In a cup mix 2tbs of boiling water with1 tbs of full strength coffee , using a metal spoon stir this into the chocolate .
Cool slightly .
Beat 4 eggs with 1 cup of soft brown sugar and a tsp of vanilla extract in the bowl of an electric mixer for 5 minutes .
Gradually add the chocolate mixture and whisk until combined .
Now put the beans in a processor along with 1/2 cup of macadamia nuts and a pinch of salt ....roughly  blend .
Fold the mixture in to the chocolate mix along with 1/2 cup of chopped macadamias
Spoon this mix into your prepared pan , smooth with the back of a spoon .
Bake in the preheated oven for 40- 45 minutes .
Cool in the pan for 20 minutes .
Dust with Dutch cocoa / pure cacoa .
Cut into slices to serve .