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Showing posts with label beans. Show all posts

Havana Black Beans

Comments (0) | Monday, October 17, 2011

Ingredients:

  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium red pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (1/2 tsp)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried thyme, or 1 Tbs fresh
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp canned chipotle chilies, minced with sauce
  • 2 (15 oz) cans cooked black beans, rinsed and drained well
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • salt to taste
  • 2 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Directions:
  1. Heat the olive oil in  a medium saucepan, and saute the onion for 3 minutes, until it is golden brown.  Add the peppers and garlic; continue to saute for 2 minutes.  Add the cumin, dried thyme, bay leaves, and chipotle chilies; combine well.
  2. Add the black beans, water and coconut milk to the pot, and stir well.  Simmer the beans for 10-15 minutes.  Stir in the lime juice and salt.
  3. Ladle the beans into serving bowls, and top each bowl with the chopped scallions and cilantro.
Nutrition facts:
  • 280 cal
  • 11g fat (6g sat)
  • 13g protein
  • 34g carbs
  • 0mg cholesterol
  • 780mg sodium


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"Cafe Rio" Style Black Beans

Comments (0) | Thursday, October 6, 2011


Ingredients:


  • 2 TB olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/3 cup tomato juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 TB fresh chopped cilantro

Directions:

In a skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it.
Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before
serving, stir in the cilantro.


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