Tag: Black Beans

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Mini Veggie Tlayudas 6

A whiff of robust smoke flavor gives this vegetarian dish a meaty feel. We love drizzling on a little of the Salsa Tatemada for a nice juicy kick. Ingredients 1 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 garlic clove, minced 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black […]

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20-Minute Chicken Enchiladas

Like lasagna, enchiladas are a surefire family favorite and can also be a labor of love. Between braising the meat; simmering the sauce; and rolling, filling, and layering several tortillas, the preparation alone takes more time than most cooks have on a busy weeknight. Our version takes just 20 minutes from start to finish. Kids […]

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Shrimp and Black Bean Tacos

A hefty amount of toasty cumin adds deep flavor to quickly seared shrimp, while a wee bit of ground red pepper punches above its weight, contributing a fair amount of heat. Don’t worry, though—once the shrimp gets tossed into corn tortillas with avocado, rice, and beans, the heat is muted so the tacos are perfectly […]

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Southwestern Omelet

Black beans and cheddar make for a southwestern-inspired hearty omelet filling, but feel free to vary this recipe by using kidney beans or Monterey Jack cheese instead. Ingredients 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 large egg whites 1 large egg 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup chopped green […]

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Pinto, Black, and Red Bean Salad with Grilled Corn and Avocado

Liven up your south-of-the-border dinners with a colorful bean salad featuring grilled corn. This Latin-accented three-bean and corn salad is studded with guacamole components: jalapeño, cilantro, white onion, lime, and avocado. Ingredients 1 cup halved heirloom grape or cherry tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt, divided 3 ears shucked corn 1 medium white onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick […]

Whole-Grain Veggie Burrito Bowl

Ingredients 1 (3.5-ounce) bag boil-in-bag brown rice (such as Uncle Ben’s) 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 garlic cloves, minced 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 (15-ounce) can unsalted black beans, undrained 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle chiles, canned in adobo sauce 1 cup chopped cherry or grape tomatoes 1/3 cup finely […]

Peruvian Steak and Roasted Sweet Potato Bowl

Ingredients 1/2 cup cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon salsa verde 1/3 cup black beans 2 tablespoons thinly sliced peeled avocado 1/2 cup cubed roasted sweet potato 1 1/2 ounces grilled flank steak 1 tablespoon roasted pumpkin seed kernels 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro Honey-Chipotle-Lime Sauce: 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon adobo sauce 1/2 teaspoon honey […]

Ancho-Marinated Skirt Steak with Warm Black Bean Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup Syrah or other dry red wine 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, divided About 6 tbsp. olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided 1 tablespoon plus 1 tsp. pepper 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 1 tablespoon ground dried ancho chiles or […]