I Like Black Beans A Lot!

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10-18-2009, 04:00 PM
muddy

I Like Black Beans A Lot!

Started thinking about how often I eat black beans today and hardly a week goes by that they are not incorperated in some sort of meal.
Black bean soup, black beans & rice, black bean tacos, etc.

Thing is I never ate them as a youth, not typical Southern fare (S.E. NC). Must have been well into my 20s before eating them. Now I can't seem to get enough!

Viva la Frijoles Negro! :dude
10-18-2009, 04:24 PM
Cygnus X1

Re: I Like Black Beans A Lot!

I love them!

But...they have an adverse gastrointestinal effect on me that I rarely suffer from.
:D
10-18-2009, 04:39 PM
elicross

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Heh.

I was thinking the other day that some company that cans beans -- Bush Beans, maybe -- should have the balls to use the slogan "The Magical Fruit."

"No other vegetable is higher in protein, and we've got no trans-fats. Bush beans -- the magical fruit!"
10-18-2009, 05:34 PM
Stonefreefuzz1

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Nice one eli :D
10-18-2009, 05:36 PM
NTBluesGuitar

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¡Yo tengo frijoles grandes!

...or something... :wah:

Yes, black beans is a staple in our household as well. Can't avoid it being in Texas married to a Mexican! My wife uses them to cook up a mean tortilla soup, and Mexican chili, and cilantro lime white rice burritos, and... :D

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/theoriginalstore_2062_27715022

Grub's on!
10-18-2009, 05:40 PM
wingnut1

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I'm glad I don't have to commute to work with you guys. I'd have to hang my head out the window all the way to work.
10-18-2009, 05:48 PM
muddy

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It was mostly blackeyed peas in our household back in the day. Still love them as well, but I have to say black beans are now my fav.
10-18-2009, 09:12 PM
phantomman

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Green beans, red beans, black beans, navy beans......I'll eat nearly any type of bean.

BUT DON'T EVEN SHOW ME A LIMA BEAN.

I HATE 'EM!!!
10-18-2009, 09:56 PM
chuckocaster

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there was a place i used to eat at that made black bean chili... mmmmmm!
10-18-2009, 09:58 PM
Gris

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My mom has made them w/ green onions, white rice and red vinegar since I was a kid. IS a traditional southern dish down here.
10-19-2009, 05:50 AM
hippiebob01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gris

My mom has made them w/ green onions, white rice and red vinegar since I was a kid. IS a traditional southern dish down here.

That's how grandma used to cook them with cornbread.
10-19-2009, 06:45 AM
Gris

Re: I Like Black Beans A Lot!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hippiebob01

That's how grandma used to cook them with cornbread.

In a cast iron skillet I presume?
10-19-2009, 06:56 AM
hippiebob01

Re: I Like Black Beans A Lot!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gris

In a cast iron skillet I presume?

Of course. She also introduced me to pepper sauce...not sure what it's actual name is...it's the little green peppers with the vinegar sauce in a bottle, used with collard greens and the sort.
10-19-2009, 07:42 AM
Gris

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That's what we call it - 'pepper sauce.' How about 'Hoppin John,' you know dat?
10-19-2009, 09:10 AM
refin

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Black bean soup and sour cream-------yummy!
10-19-2009, 09:23 AM
Stonefreefuzz1

Re: I Like Black Beans A Lot!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gris

My mom has made them w/ green onions, white rice and red vinegar since I was a kid. IS a traditional southern dish down here.

Now I know what my side dish will be when I make dinner tonight :D
10-19-2009, 11:26 AM
phantomman

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We're fond of a Santa Fe chicken casserole dish as well......black beans, corn, rice, diced tomatos, red & green bell peppers, and onions with grilled chicken chunks. Season to taste with cumin, chili powder, paparika, cayenne, salt, garlic, and salsa. Quesadillas on the side.

¡Una cena magnifico!

:eat:
10-19-2009, 11:43 AM
elicross

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I never tried pepper sauce on beans. I like it on collard greens, though. It's not super hot -- just gives it a little kick.
10-19-2009, 02:15 PM
ch willie

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Love black beans with Mexican dishes. But I love white beans (and brown beans) with cornbread. Those beans scream for corn pone!
10-20-2009, 06:34 AM
Rickenjangle

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Quote:

Originally Posted by phantomman

Green beans, red beans, black beans, navy beans......I'll eat nearly any type of bean.

BUT DON'T EVEN SHOW ME A LIMA BEAN.

I HATE 'EM!!!

I love all beans except for string beans - but my all-time fave are LIMA BEANS. Isn't it funny, one man's turd is another man's treasure, I guess...
10-20-2009, 06:54 AM
Gris

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ch willie

Love black beans with Mexican dishes. But I love white beans (and brown beans) with cornbread. Those beans scream for corn pone!

True dat! But black-eyed peas w/ rice also cries cone-bread... ;-)
10-20-2009, 08:16 AM
Bill Moore

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I never acquired a taste for black beans, ate some of the white ones, while in the navy, but being from New Mexico, we cook a pot of pinto beans every week. I love the pintos like Muddy loves his black beans. One thing though, they've never been able to can them, and preserve the flavor, so maybe I need to cook some of the black ones to get the real taste!
10-20-2009, 07:33 PM
dubya

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Vegetarians here.... so yeah, we eat lots of black beans.
10-20-2009, 09:45 PM
phantomman

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Vegetarians???

Lettuce ain't "food", dude......it's what food eats!

:D
10-20-2009, 10:39 PM
Sage

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They are, it is said, the "musical fruit."
10-21-2009, 12:48 PM
grito

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I never ate nothing but pinto beans until I married the Cubana. Now I'm lucky if I eat anything BESIDES black beans. She accommodates me from time to time with refried black beans...
10-21-2009, 03:04 PM
melody

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Yes love them too...:da
10-21-2009, 05:09 PM
Cygnus X1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by phantomman

Vegetarians???

Lettuce ain't "food", dude......it's what food eats!

:D

Classic!
Who needs Corn bread, beans and grits when ya got Roger's humor?

I agree, but prefer mine grain fed and on the hoof!
:D
10-21-2009, 05:12 PM
elicross

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus X1

Classic!
Who needs Corn bread, beans and grits when ya got Roger's humor?

I still need my corn bread and beans. I'll pass on the grits, though. Even though I was born in SC, I never cared for 'em. Except maybe for cheese grits, and that feels like cheating. :D
10-21-2009, 05:49 PM
Cygnus X1

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(Not much of a grits man, myself).

Ssshhhhh.
10-21-2009, 06:09 PM
phantomman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus X1

(Not much of a grits man, myself).

Ssshhhhh.

C'mon, Kev......grits are and remain a morning staple, except for those with careers in the financial service industries. Those corporate fat-cats learned long ago what a "teachable moment" the first meal of the day can be.

Example:

The chicken merely has a limited partnership in breakfast.

But the pig......ah, the pig. He's made a long-term investment!

:biglaugh:
10-21-2009, 07:14 PM
Kap'n

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Quote:

Originally Posted by refin

Black bean soup and sour cream-------yummy!

mmmmmmm

http://www.williams-sonoma.com/wsimg...ckBeanSoup.jpg

:eat:
10-21-2009, 08:49 PM
Gris

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REAL grits + El Paso Taco seasoning = outstanding! Then add sharp cheddar for superb.
10-22-2009, 04:12 AM
muddy

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Yeah, I love good black bean soup with sourcream, hot sauce and a little sherry vinegar.

One of my favs!
10-22-2009, 04:17 PM
Cygnus X1

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Quote:

Originally Posted by phantomman

C'mon, Kev......grits are and remain a morning staple, except for those with careers in the financial service industries. Those corporate fat-cats learned long ago what a "teachable moment" the first meal of the day can be.

Example:

The chicken merely has a limited partnership in breakfast.

But the pig......ah, the pig. He's made a long-term investment!

:biglaugh:

Same with the gastrointestinal subject...I don't need any teachable moments at those morning meetings I have to attend.
Kind of goes with "Lettuce ain't food..it's what food EATS"- I heartily agree, but wow what a mess it can create!
I'm stuck on my high protein, low fiber breakfasts, gets me going and doesn't load me down.

:D
11-01-2009, 04:15 PM
Bill Moore

Re: I Like Black Beans A Lot!

After the discussion here, I found some packaged black beans, and cooked a pot yesterday. They were pretty good, to me they taste like a cross between a black eyed pea, and butter beans,(my southern grandmaw served a lot of those). I know a lot of your recipies called for different ingredients to make a main dish, but I just ate them on the side of my red enchillada, instead of frijoles.
Thanks for the idea, Bill
11-01-2009, 07:11 PM
Jonnda

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First of all, black bean soup is a glorious invention and incredibly filling. I almost always get the stuff from Whole Foods soup bar when it's offered. The recipes on the side of the bean can are what I usually use the beans for in my own cooking. I also love quinoa. So, I post this recipie. I have not tried it yet but I aim to in the near future.
Black bean and quinoa thing