Black Bean Pancakes With Sour Cream Red Peppers And Cilantro Recipes

BLACK BEAN PANCAKES WITH SOUR CREAM, RED PEPPERS, AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Process the beans in a food processor bowl for a few pulses, until coarsely chopped. Scrape beans into a large mixing bowl and add all ingredients up to and including the salt and pepper. Combine well and divide into six equal parts. Shape each part into an oval cake and dip in cornmeal (spread the cornmeal on some waxed paper) to lightly coat both sides of each cake.
• Heat a little oil on medium-high in a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast iron. When the oil is hot, carefully slide the bean cakes into the pan and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper and transfer to a warm serving dish. Top each cake with 1 teaspoons sour cream, some of the red pepper, and a few cilantro leaves.

BLACK BEANS AND SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Put the beans in a pan with water to cover by 1".
• Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour.
• Add the onions, bay leaf, thyme, celery and parsley.
• Add ham bone or substitute diced salt pork, olive oil or bacon fat, as above.
• Cook (simmer) until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
• Add salt to taste and a small dash of Tabasco Sauce.
• Discard bay leaf, vegetables and ham bone.
• Put the beans and their liquid in a casserole, add the rum, correct the seasoning, and bake at 350F until well heated; about 20 minutes.
• Serve with cold sour cream (you probably want more than just a dollop!)
• Enjoy!

GOOD SEASONS BLACK BEAN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Place 1 1/2 can of beans in a blender; cover.
• Blend until smooth.
• Pour into a large saucepan.
• Add remaining beans, the water, onions and salad dressing mix; stir until well blended.
• Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
• Stir in rice.
• Reduce heat to low and cover.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• If desired, garnish with sour cream, chopped red peppers and/or cilantro.