Black beans are a versatile culinary powerhouse, packed with protein and fiber, and waiting to enhance a plethora of dishes. A can of black beans adaptability makes them an essential ingredient in various cuisines, especially when you’re aiming for a nutritious and delicious meal without spending much time in the kitchen. Whether you’re whipping up […]
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Elevate Your Stuffed Poblano Peppers with a Cheese Trio
Looking to add a burst of flavor and color to your dinner table? These Chorizo, Black Bean, and Corn Stuffed Poblano Peppers are a perfect choice. This dish is a fiesta of flavors, the smoky heat of chorizo with the earthy richness of black beans and the sweet crunch of corn. Just like this Caribbean-Style Corn […]
Pumpkin Chorizo Soup
Most soups with texture and consistency are filling and robust. And this savory but slightly spicy Pumpkin Chorizo Soup is no exception. This warming but satisfying Pumpkin Chorizo Soup is inspired by the Mexican soup- “Sopa de Calabaza.” Using canned pumpkin puree greatly reduces your cooking time and effectively turns this dish into a 30-minute […]
One Skillet Southwestern Style BBQ Pulled Pork Black Beans & Rice
There’s nothing more awesome than a one-skillet meal. They are easy to make and easy to clean up, which makes them perfect for dinner any night of the week. You can even have dinner on the table in a flash. This one skillet meal can be ready in 40 minutes or less. This BBQ pulled […]
Southwestern Black Bean Corn Salad
A quick and easy black bean and corn salad thats filled with festive flavors familiar to Southwestern cuisine. Black beans, Serrano chilies, onions, sweet peppers and cilantro. This dish is a great party pleaser, pot luck dish, barbecue side dish or a Sunday brunch dish. The salad is ideal for entertaining friends and family because […]
Barbecued Beans & Mexican Chorizo
The simple flavors of beans are enhanced with Mexican chorizo. Go a step further by adding shallots, sweet peppers and smoked bacon. Barbecued beans and Mexican chorizo always make a great addition to any lunch, brunch, dinner or even breakfast. Like this Instant Pot Mexican Chorizo & Cheddar Cheese Frittata. Add the two together in […]
Bacon & Black Bean Taquitos
Taquitos also known as tacos dorados, are a Mexican-American dish consisting of a small, rolled, crisp-fried corn tortilla filled with various ingredients such as shredded chicken, beef, cheese, refried beans and vegetables. Essentially A Taquito Is A Rolled Taco Most people associate taquitos with Mexican cuisine. Though two American restaurants in Southern California are often […]
BBQ Chicken & Roasted Garlic Black Bean Tostadas
A tostada (Spanish meaning Toasted) is the name given to various Mexican dishes and other parts of Latin America. The tostada, when broken into bite size pieces, can be consumed with a dip, like guacamole or salsa. Corn tortillas are typically used for tostadas though you can also use flour tortillas. Learn From A Native […]
Sweet Potato Chicken Stew with Black Beans & Corn
The earliest cultivation of sweet potatoes dates back to 750 BCE in Peru, although archeological evidence shows cultivation of the sweet potato might have begun around 2500-1850 BCE. By the time Christopher Columbus arrived in the ‘New World’ in the late 15th century, sweet potatoes were well established as a food source in South and […]
Moroccan Three Bean and Kale Soup
A soup of Moroccan cuisine inspiration using a North African medley of complex, aromatic spices called, Ras el hanout. The mix includes but not limited too are cardamom, nutmeg, anise, mace, cinnamon, ginger, various peppers, and turmeric. Fire roasted tomatoes also add wonderful flavor. Fire-roasting tomatoes, allowing them contact with the flame brings out the […]
