Sherry Khachatryan, RN, BSN, AADP,
Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
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Black Bean Blast
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 60 minutes
Yields: 4 people
Ingredients:
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4 cups black beans, cooked
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2 tablespoons cinnamon
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2 teaspoons cumin1 onion, diced
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2-3 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 bell pepper, chopped1 teaspoon salt
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Pinch of cayenne
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1 lime
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1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Directions:
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Wash and soak 2 cups of dried beans the night before.
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Rinse off soaking water, place into pot with 3 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
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Add cinnamon and cumin.
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Cover and cook for 1 hour.If you use canned black beans, empty into pot, mix with cinnamon and cumin, keeping about 1 cup of liquid from the can.
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Cover and cool on medium for about 10 minutes.
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In a pan, sauté onions and garlic with oil.
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Mix beans with sautéed onions, raw peppers, a pinch of cayenne and salt.
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Garnish with cilantro and a wedge of lime.