Black beans

[NowandZen]

So I am trying to incorporate Black beans into my diet as a non animal source of protein. Problem is, I have no idea how to cook them, other than soaking and boiling. Boring. The recipes I have seen don't appeal.

 

Any ideas, links?

[Whiskers]

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Hmmm, I' say there are a fair few ways on this site!

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[itsallgrand]

I just buy em in a can. I know - but I'm lazy.

 

Then you can cook them down to make a simple dip. Some garlic, little citrus juice, little oil if you feel like it. Or to put in wraps or burritos.

Or throw them in a soup.

In a salad.

 

I'm not big on recipes so sorry.

 

Black bean sauce is a classic - you could check that out. Make your own so you can skip on all the sugar and salt. I've had a 'chunky' black bean sauce and it was really good!

You can use it to marinate, or cook with - tofu, meat, veggies.

[CallingAllAngels]

I also buy them in the can and rinse them well to get all the sodium and stuff off.

 

I usually mix them with salsa...delicious!

 

Sorry, I am not a master chef!

[just M.E.]

with Salsa mixed in, and / or chopped onions, tomatoes, cilantro and peppers .. southwest style

 

Everything here has that flavor, I'm addicted

[Crazyaboutdogs]

I love black beans. I have a recipe for Black Bean/Chick Pea/couscous salad which basically involves mixing a tin of rinsed black beans, a tin of rinsed chick peas (you can use corn or any other type of bean), sliced shallots (green onions), sliced red pepper and whole wheat (or regular) cooked couscous. It then gets covered with a vinaigrette (balsamic vinegar, olive oil, dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, pepper).

 

Another recipe I like is a black bean dip which is at tin of rinsed black beans, reduced calorie mayonnaise, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. This gets blended in a food processor to form a paste. Good for dipping vegetables and mini whole wheat pitas. If you want the actual recipes you can PM me.

[dream83]

Use them in burritos or add them to a spicy rice dish of your liking. I accidently had them with chicken-flavored minute rice (my ex was cooking that night), and it was actually really good.

[JeckyllNHyde]

i used to buy beans in a can but i dunno.. i read somewhere it's best not to since this is very unhealthy not sure why. but they tasted way better then when i tried to cook em lol!

 

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you can use this in burritos which is my fave. add some shredded lettuce, diced tomoato, sour cream, green pepper if you wish and you're done really. you can add shredded cheese if you like.

 

make 2 burrito's so you can use the whole tomato and get a veggie in for the day.

[ghost69]

microwave them with some cheese after rinsing them off. tasty.