Making refried beans in your crock-pot couldn't be easier. This recipe makes enough to last for several meals....and the beans will keep in the fridge for a couple of weeks. Serve these refried black beans with anything from tacos to fried eggs and salsa. When making these beans I like to start in the AM, allowing them to … [Read more...]
Quinoa & Black Bean Pilaf
Quinoa is not technically a grain, but the seed of a plant. You can use quinoa where ever you would normally use rice or couscous. Quinoa naturally has a coating of saponin, a bitter taste, which deters insects and birds. Rinsing the quinoa well with warm water is important to remove the saponin. Serve this quinoa recipe as … [Read more...]
Black Bean Soup *
Typical Black Bean Soup includes a smoked ham-hock or shank to give it that slightly smokey flavor. But since pork is not a “God” food, according to Leviticus 11:7, I stay away from all pork products. Instead, I used a dried chipotle chili to impart a subtle smokey flavor without adding too much heat. 1 lb dried black … [Read more...]
