Cuban black bean soup
12 oz. dried black beans (1 3/4 c. dried or 4 cups cooked) 3 bay leaves 2 t salt 3 cloves garlic 1 onion 1 bell pepper 1 1/2 t dried ground cumin 1/2 t dried crushed oregano 1/2 t dried chipotle or cayenne pepper Cook beans after washing sorting and soaking. About an hour […]
Spicy bean and lentil loaf
2 t olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 celery ribs, finely chopped 2 c cooked red kidney beans 2 c cooked lentils 1 egg 1 carrot coarsely grated ½ c finely grated aged cheddar cheese 1 c fresh whole wheat bread crumbs 1 T ketchup 1 t each ground cumin, […]
Spiced rice with leeks and red kidney beans
1 c brown basmati rice 1 onion, peeled and sliced ½ t cumin seeds ¼ t turmeric 1 cinnamon stick 3 cloves 1 ½ lb leeks 1 3/4 c cooked red kidney beans salt and freshly ground pepper Wash the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear, then put the […]
Fusilli with kidney beans
1 lb fusilli (short twists) dash of olive oil 2 cans (14 oz) chopped tomatoes 1 onion; sliced 1 T dried parsley dash of chili powder (or to taste) salt and freshly ground black pepper 2T tomato paste 2/3 c. dry red wine 2 c. cooked red kidney beans Bring a large saucepan of water […]
Green beans with pecans and maple vinaigrette
3/4 c. pecans kosher salt and black pepper 2 lbs. green beans, trimmed 1/4 c. olive oil 2 T red wine vinegar 2 T Dijon mustard 1 T pure maple syrup Heat oven or toaster oven to 400º F. Spread the pecans on a rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing once, until toasted, 6 to […]
Fresh shelling bean and corn ragout
2 T. olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 c. shelling beans 1 c. fresh corn 2 T. dried currants 1 ½ c. chicken broth ¼ c. diced fresh tomato 2 T. chopped fresh oregano 1 T. fresh lemon zest salt and pepper to taste Gremolata to garnish: fresh minced parsley with raw garlic and lemon […]
Fresh shelling bean salad
To make a gorgeous summer salad with shelling beans, simply tear open the pods of the beans and pluck out the beans. A pound of beans will give you enough for about 4 people. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil and drop the beans in. Let them simmer for about 20 […]
Yellow beets and green been salad
1/2 pound crisp green beans with the ends snipped 3 medium-size yellow beets, diced 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 5 ounces plain low-fat yogurt 1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 garlic clove, crushed Salt and freshly ground pepper In a saucepan, cook the green […]
Italian green beans sesame
12 oz Italian green beans 3/4 tbsp salad oil 3/4 tbsp lemon juice 3/4 tbsp soy sauce 3 tsp sugar 3/4 tbsp toasted sesame seeds Cook green beans as you would prefer; drain. In a small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; heat to boiling. Pour sauce over hot green beans and serve at once. Makes 5 […]
Savory potato-bean soup
1 Tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1 1/4 c diced ham 2 lbs potatoes, scrubbed and diced 1 (16-oz) can kidney beans, drained 5 c beef broth In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over high heat and stir-fry garlic 1 1/2 minutes. […]