Great for burritos, tacos, as an accompaniment to fish, tofu, vegetables,
chicken, or enjoy as a chili on their own.
Yield: 10 -12 servings
Ingredients:
(We recommend you use organic ingredients for all Wholearth Spice recipes.)
- 1 lb. organic black beans
- 2 medium onions, diced small
- 2 medium carrots , diced small
- 3 stalks celery, diced small
- 1 red bell pepper, diced small
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 Tb. Wholearth Spice LATIN AMERICA BLEND
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
- Soak black beans in water overnight and drain water.
- Place beans in a stock pot and cover with 2-3 inches of fresh water.
- Bring beans to boil and then simmer until tender (this may take 1 to 3 hours
- depending on size and hydration of beans), add water if needed.
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan, add garlic, vegetables and Wholearth
- Spice LATIN AMERICA BLEND and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add balsamic vinegar and cilantro to vegetable mixture.
- Add vegetable mixture to tender beans and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve.
Variation: Black Bean Soup
- Remove half of bean mixture and place in a blender with one quart water (be careful that mixture is not too hot, as the contents may erupt).
- Combine cooked and pureed beans, heat, adjust with water if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Add a squeeze of lime (optional) prior to serving.
- Yield: 4 quarts
