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Cuban Black Beans

July 12, 2019 by Linda Watson Leave a Comment

Cuban Black Beans on rice with carrots

Enjoy Cuban Black Beans as a change from tomato-based bean dishes. After the aroma invites you to try a bite, you’ll never want to settle for canned beans again. They are easy to make on the stove or in a slow cooker. See the notes below for using an Instant Pot or another pressure cooker […]

Filed Under: Entree, Recipe Tagged With: bell peppers, black beans, Cuban, gluten-free, Instant Pot, slow cooker

How to Make Homemade Aquafaba from Dried Beans

September 14, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

cooked chickpeas and golden chickpea broth or aquafaba

Here’s how to make homemade aquafaba from dried chickpeas or black beans, water, and salt.  There are plenty of reasons to make your own aquafaba, including that it’s cheaper, healthier, and greener. Use organic aquafaba in place of eggs and milk in many recipes. Active time: 15 minutes. Total time: 5 to 16 hours, depending […]

Filed Under: Core, Recipe Tagged With: aquafaba, black beans, chickpeas, vegan

Fresh Corn and Black-Bean Salad with Optional Daylilies

June 29, 2017 by linda watson Leave a Comment

Fresh corn and black bean salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, green onion, and basil is a meal in a bowl

A big bowl of this sunny salad makes a perfect summer meal. Fresh corn gives it sweetness and snap, while the bright lemon dressing ties the flavors together. Serve it while the beans and corn are still warm for maximum contrast or keep it in the fridge to dish out when it’s too hot to […]

Filed Under: Entree, Side dish Tagged With: basil, black beans, corn, daylilies, gluten-free, lemon, salad, tomato, vegan

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