Black Bean Spread

Black Bean Spread

This spread is just fabulous. Really hit the spot today. You can see our delicious and simple lunch in the picture (see also Four-Grain Flatbread). The recipe is flexible; a couple of the ingredients are optional. Can’t beat that! I’m sure it could be livened up with cilantro or cayenne pepper. 4 cups cooked black [...]

Seasoned Black Beans for Rice Bowls

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A great way to make a double batch of this is to cook 5 cups of dry black beans in the crockpot overnight. Use a 4- to 5-quart crockpot. In the morning, you’ll have 15 cups of cooked black beans, which will make the following recipe twice. Use half the beans for the first batch [...]

Creamy Black Bean Chili

My other name for this chili is “Change of Pace Chili” because that’s what it is — a little different from the usual fare, but very chili-like. 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 14-ounce can light coconut milk 2 cups beef broth 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes 4 cups cooked black beans [...]