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Southwestern Beans

7/1/2014 0 Comments
 
Each week my husband and I make a fresh batch of homemade beans. It's one of our favorite weekly routines. One of us will get the beans out, the other will smile. We cover the beans with water, let them soak overnight, drain and rinse the next day. Jerry boils them outside since the summer heat is here! When they're almost done, he brings them in, rinses them very well and cover the beans with water. Then I add a special mix of vegetables and spices until it smells irresistible, then it's ready!
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Last week we used black beans combined with mayacoba beans, they are similar to a Great Northern White. Combined with onions, garlic, bell pepper, 2 fresh squeezed limes, chili powder, cayenne powder, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper and a generous amount of cumin.
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This week we swapped the bell pepper for 2 green chili's and opted for extra chili, cayenne and red pepper flakes for a spicy kick with cilantro to add extra flavor.
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I'm not sure which batch I liked more, it doesn't seem like you can loose. Even if you make them with only an onion and salt, they'll still turn out fantastic!

Southwestern Beans
  • 1/2 lb black beans
  • 1/2 lb mayacoba beans (Cannellini or great Northern beans)
  • 1 cup red onion - chopped
  • 4-5 cloves garlic - diced
  • 4-5 serrano peppers - sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper or 2 green chilis
  • 2 limes squeezed
  • SPICES: A generous amount of garlic powder, chili powder, cayenne powder, cilantro, red pepper flakes, garlic salt, black pepper and cumin.
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Directions:
  1. Soak Beans Overnight
  2. The next morning, rinse beans very well (look for rocks - seriously!), cover with water and boil until they are almost done.
  3. Rinse very well, add fresh water to cover beans.
  4. Add freshly chopped vegetables and spices. Stir in to combine.
  5. Boil 30-60 minutes to infuse the flavor and allow the vegetables to cook.
  6. Serve hot.
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Ideas:
  • Serve hot over brown rice
  • Mix in a food processor to make a bean paste similar to "refried beans" but healthier!
  • Use a side with brown rice, raw or sauteed vegetables served for fajitas or a taco!
  • Make nachos with beans on top!
  • Enjoy on top of salads! The options are endless!

This meal is very healthy and can be included as a part of the 30 Day Cleanse. Enjoy!

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