"Black beans" news and stories

Three Guacamole Variations - Tip of the Day

by Adeena Sussman, Posted Jul 19th 2010 @ 9:00AM

It's peak avocado season, but even the most die-hard guac lover can get a little weary of the usual recipe. Here, are three ways to kick it up a notch.

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Luscious Legumes

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by Jennifer Iserloh, Posted Jan 25th 2010 @ 1:00PM

Photo: Jennifer Iserloh, Skinny Chef

The very first steamy bowl of black beans soup drenched in plenty of fresh lime topped with a dollop of sour cream started a love affair with black beans that has never stopped. There is something about a hearty bowl filled with satisfying creamy beans.

That's why it's a good idea to keep your pantry stocked with beans for fast and health salad toppings, dips, soup, side dish and Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas. Beans also happen to be inexpensive ingredient and are easy to enjoy right from the can after you rinse them well under cold water to clear away any starch clinging to the beans or that unwanted, metalic flavor. Some dinner-ready favorites include garbanzo, also called "chick peas", black beans, navy, kidney and pinto. They are a health smart and very high in fiber, which means loads of benefits including lowering cholesterol and keeping blood sugar stable -- helping to keep cravings at bay and even improve your mood. A half cup is about 100 calories and a pretty filling snack when enjoyed with a few whole grain tortilla chips, stirred into tomato salsa or drizzled with a low-cal salad dressing.

Black bean quesadillas can be a healthful meal too when you follow this Skinny Chef recipe.

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Chile Pork and Black Beans With Chorizo

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by Jose Ralat Maldonado, Posted Dec 9th 2009 @ 3:00PM

Blacks Beans and Rice. Photo: Jessica S. Ralat.

Pork is a must-have food for the holidays. Heck, it's a must-have meat for the home cook. Below are two pork recipes for those with little time to cook, especially families, during the holiday rush.

This Tex-Mex-inspired dish is the easier of the two and adapted from a recipe by the blogger's mother-in-law, Robin Ringland. Since she doesn't have all day to spend in the kitchen, she gets the dish going first thing in the morning. By the time she returns home beat from the corporate grind, it's practically ready to eat.

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Baked Black Beans

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by Jennifer Iserloh, Posted Aug 28th 2009 @ 1:00PM

Black baked beans. Photo: Jennifer Iserloh.

Beans are one of the foods I crave. No matter if it's black bean soup with tons of fresh lime, refried beans, chili or summer barbecues -- I make a beeline to the baked beans.

I have a passion for Moros y Cristianos, gorgeous black beans and rice cooked with green peppers, fresh cilantro, savory spices and a little ham. I treat myself to this whenever I visit the very authentic Cuban restaurant, La Isla, in Hoboken, N.J.

My version of black baked beans is a nod to some of the flavors you'll find in a plate of their moros. The recipe is after the jump.

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Super-healthy and super-easy bean salad

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by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Oct 1st 2008 @ 5:02PM

After learning about the possible health benefits of chickpeas today, I thought I'd share one of my favorite, easy salads. This bean salad contains lots of chickpeas, is super-easy to make, and ridiculously healthy. There's no oil, but that's okay because the fresh ingredients offer all the flavor you need.

To make the salad, just combine drained cans of chickpeas, black beans, and corn nibblets in a bowl, add some diced veggies like celery and red onion, and then mix in a lot of chopped fresh dill and the juice of 3 limes and 1 lemon. Mix it together and serve. It's perfect for eating right away, and also travels well if you want to take it to a party, or on a last-minute picnic before winter.

My apologies on the blurry photo. It's the only one I have of the salad.

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