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Good black bean recipe?
I usually buy the TJ's canned cuban black beans - I think they have cumin, cilantro, lime, and something else.
I have some dry beans soaking and ready for dinner. What should I do to make them more - cuban? I don't have any cilantro. We're having coconut rice and diced mango on the side.
I don't know but I"m bumping for you because I have two cans of organic black beans in my pantry and no idea what to do with them.
I'd love some low cal, easy ideas - no time to hit recipes.com until this weekend lol
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I made 2 cups of rice (I think it was basmati) and while the rice was cooking I sauteed an onion in olive or canola oil. When the onion was translucent I added a bit of garlic and a whole bunch of chopped collard greens. When it was just cooked (no soggy greens ) I poured it into a large bowl. When the rice was done and somewhat cooled off I added the greens and onions and 2 cans of black beans. It was yummy. I brought it to playgroup and it went over really well.
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Mmmmmm cuban black beans! I'd love to know too....
I just came across a recipe for cuban black beans and rice in one of my Moosewood books. I haven't made it but this one looks good!
Cuban Black Beans and Rice
7 c cooked black beans
3 TBS olive oil or butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 c chopped onion
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander seed
1 tsp paprika
1 c chopped carrots
1 med green pepper, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 c chopped parsley
1 c tomato juice or orange juice
2 med tomatoes, chopped
6 c cooked brown rice
1 c sour cream
Drain cooked beans and reserve the liquid.
In a large skillet saute the onions, garlic and spices until the onions are translucent. Add carrots and saute 3-4 min. Add green peppers and saute for 5 more min. Add salt, pepper, parslley, juice, and tomatoes and simmer until veggies are tender.
Combine the drained black beans w/ the veg mixture. Puree 2-3 c of the mixture with enough of the reserved liquid (or stock, or water) to make a smooth puree. Sitr the puree into the beans and simmer for 10 min. Taste for salt.
1 can black beans
8 1/2 oz. can yellow whole kernel corn
1/4 c. red onion, chopped
1/4 c. red bell pepper, chopped
1/4 c. vinaigrette salad dressing
1 lg. clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped (I may be out of cilantro tho)
Rinse beans and corn. Add remaining ingredients and refrigerate.
I make mine cuban style and you dice up onions and garlic, brown them. Then add the beans and cook. Right before you serve them you do a splash of vinegar and serve.
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) I poured it into a large bowl. When the rice was done and somewhat cooled off I added the greens and onions and 2 cans of black beans. It was yummy. I brought it to playgroup and it went over really well.
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