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!
I love them!
But...they have an adverse gastrointestinal effect on me that I rarely suffer from.
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!"
"I haven't slept for ten days...because that would be too long." -- Mitch Hedberg
Nice one eli
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¡Yo tengo frijoles grandes!
...or something...
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...
Grub's on!
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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.
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.
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!!!
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
there was a place i used to eat at that made black bean chili... mmmmmm!
"don't worry, i'm a professional!"
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.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.
That's what we call it - 'pepper sauce.' How about 'Hoppin John,' you know dat?
Black bean soup and sour cream-------yummy!
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Now I know what my side dish will be when I make dinner tonight
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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!
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
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.
"I haven't slept for ten days...because that would be too long." -- Mitch Hedberg
Love black beans with Mexican dishes. But I love white beans (and brown beans) with cornbread. Those beans scream for corn pone!
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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...
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True dat! But black-eyed peas w/ rice also cries cone-bread... ;-)
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!
Vegetarians here.... so yeah, we eat lots of black beans.
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Vegetarians???
Lettuce ain't "food", dude......it's what food eats!
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
They are, it is said, the "musical fruit."
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...
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Yes love them too...
Classic!Vegetarians???
Lettuce ain't "food", dude......it's what food eats!
Who needs Corn bread, beans and grits when ya got Roger's humor?
I agree, but prefer mine grain fed and on the hoof!
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.
"I haven't slept for ten days...because that would be too long." -- Mitch Hedberg
(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!
"When injustice becomes law then rebellion becomes duty."
mmmmmmm
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REAL grits + El Paso Taco seasoning = outstanding! Then add sharp cheddar for superb.
Yeah, I love good black bean soup with sourcream, hot sauce and a little sherry vinegar.
One of my favs!
Same with the gastrointestinal subject...I don't need any teachable moments at those morning meetings I have to attend.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!
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.
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
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
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