| 1 (15 oz) can beans, black 1 (15 ¼) can corn, drained salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbs butter | Condiments: 1 avocado, preferably Hass, cut into 1/2-inch dice |
Procedure
1In a small sauce pan add all ingredients and heat until hot and bubbly.
2Serve with avocado slices and chips or as a side dish.
Servings: 5
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size: 1/5 of a recipe (3.7 ounces). |
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Recipe Tips
Substitute regular corn for Mexi-corn, it is corn with diced red and green bell peppers.
Pinto Beans (Crockpot Method)
Beans are rich in fiber and protein and are heart healthy, so c'mon and have a large bowl.
| 2 pounds beans, pinto 6 strips bacon, save drippings | salt to taste |
Procedure
1Fry or bake bacon and save drippings. Boil 4-5 quarts of water.
2Clean out beans for any broken or dark pieces or rock fragments. Rinse beans in a colander thoroughly with warm water.
3Place beans in a large bowl and add enough boiling water to cover beans. Let beans soak for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4Drain beans in a colander. Plug in Crockpot and add beans, bacon and drippings. Set Crockpot on high for 3½ to 4 hours. Add enough hot water to cover beans.
5Add only hot water if needed. Add salt to taste or about 1-2 tablespoons in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Servings: 10
Yield: About 14 cups
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size: 1/10 of a recipe (4 ounces). |
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Recipe Tips
Let beans cool before refrigeration. Add 2-3 cups of beans in quart size plastic bags and store in freezer. Thaw in refrigerator or microwave for 1-2 minutes then cook as desired.
Spicy Black Beans and Brown Rice
This is my husband, Jerome Lopez's, favorite side dish.
| 2 cups brown rice, cooked 1 (15 oz) can beans, black | ½ cup salsa of choice |
Procedure
1Cook rice according to directions and set aside.
2In a medium saucepan, add beans and heat until bubbly. Then add rice and salsa. Stir occasionally and bring to a simmer. Cover and set aside.
3Serve with tortilla chips or as a side dish to Mexican food or pan grilled fish.
Servings: 5
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size: 1/5 of a recipe (4.9 ounces). |
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Recipe Tips
This recipe is a great source of protein, iron, thiamin, niacin, calcium, potassium and folate.
If you made this recipe from scratch, you could save on the high levels of sodium. Using the boil-in-a bag method for the rice will delete the sodium from the rice, as well as using the microwave/steamable brown rice in a bag.
Add bite sized pieces of rotisserie chicken, and you have a complete meal.
Dips
| "Guacamole" or Avocado Dip |
| Beef Crumble Cheese Dip |
| Best Party Dip Ever |
| Best Party Dip Ever Toppings |
| Chicken and Black Bean Cheese Dip |
| Nacho Cheese Deluxe |
"Guacamole" or Avocado Dip
My kids love to half an avocado and eat it straight out of the shell. Just score the avocado and "voila", no mess and no fuss. The best!
