Archive for the ‘Beans’ Category

Sweet Potato Black Bean Salad

This item was filled under [ Beans, Salads, Vegetables ]

1 lb sweet potato, cooked and diced. 1 1/2 cups black beans 1 cup roasted bell pepper, chopped 1 medium papaya, peeled and diced 3/4 cup watercress, chopped 1/2 cup red onion, minced 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 3 tablespoons garlic oil 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce Combine all ingredients in [...]

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Red Beans and Chorizo

This item was filled under [ Beans, Main Dish, Mexican, Pork, Rice ]

Rob and I have recently discovered a new food – Chorizo sausage. Though traditionally Spanish, the variety we’ve become familiar with is more likely a Mexican variety. Chorizo is all the goodness of sausage, but with more exotic spices like cumin and lots of heat. This meat-bean-rice dish is simple, cheap, and delicious. 4 slices [...]

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Green Beans Almondine

This item was filled under [ Beans, Fast & easy, Vegetables ]

I improvised this recipe for a dinner I served to my parents. My dad loved the beans. The measurements and cooking times are all just guesses, because I wasn’t really paying attention when I threw this together. 4 cups fresh green beans, cleaned and trimmed 2 Tbsp butter or margarine 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 [...]

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Mexican Pizza

This item was filled under [ Beans, Cheese, Fast & easy, Low fat, Main Dish, Mexican, Pizza, Vegetarian ]

Yield: 8 servings 1 thin, 12-14 inch prepared pizza crust One 8-oz jar taco sauce or picante sauce One 15-oz can refried beans 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 to 1/2 small head lettuce, shredded 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 cup shredded mexican-style cheese If starting from pizza dough, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Bake crust [...]

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Spicy Pumpkin Burritos

This item was filled under [ Beans, Fast & easy, Low fat, Main Dish, Mexican, Vegetarian, Wraps ]

Yield: 6 servings Six large flour or whole wheat tortillas 1 Tbsp garlic flavored oil 1 cup chopped zucchini 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 Tbsp chopped roasted jalapeno peppers One 15-oz can solid pack pumpkin One 15-oz can navy beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup water 1 tsp ground cumin [...]

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