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 a large bowl. Refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors [...]

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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 bacon, [...]

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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 tsp oregano
1/2 cup raw [...]

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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 until light brown, about seven minutes; cool while [...]

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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
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
Shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, [...]

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