Fiestacalientebeansalad Recipes

FIESTA CALIENTE BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add the first 7 ingredients. Combine and set aside.
• Heat a skillet over medium high heat, once the skillet it is hot add the 3 tablespoons of olive oil. To the skillet add chopped red onions,red and green bell peppers; cook until translucent. Add garlic and stir to distribute, being careful not to burn garlic.
• Add cumin, black pepper, hot sauce, chili powder, barbecue seasoning, and stir over the heat to release the flavors being careful not to burn. Add water and stir until some of the water evaporates.
• Add all the beans and corn. Mix thoroughly and heat through.
• Add the the reserved olive oil / vinegar mixture. Stir to combine and cook for about 3-5 minutes until heated through. (This salad is meant to have some liquid, but if there is too much liquid cook a little extra to evaporate).
• Add lime juice and stir in chopped cilantro to combine. Serve.

FIESTA BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix black beans, garbanzo beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, cumin, and onion powder together in a bowl.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

FIESTA BEANS

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Set them aside and let them soak for 5 to 6 hours or overnight.
• Drain and rinse the beans, and then place them in a large pot. Add the garlic, green, orange and red bell peppers and the onions. Cover them with about an inch of water, and then add the ham hock or bacon. Next add the chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans until tender, about 2 hours. Check the liquid level about halfway through the cooking process; if you'd prefer the beans to be less soupy, you can ladle off about a third of the cooking liquid.

FIESTA BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over black bean mixture. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

FIESTA BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• In large bowl, whisk together oil and lime juice.
• Add cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper to taste, mixing well.
• Stir in beans, bell pepper, corn, onion, and jalapeno pepper.
• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• To serve, garnish with cilantro sprigs.
• Serve at room temperature.

FIESTA TACO SALAD WITH BEANS

Steps:

• In 2-quart saucepan, heat beans and taco sauce over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated.
• In large bowl, toss lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives and corn chips. Spoon bean mixture over lettuce mixture; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with dressing.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

BLACK BEAN FIESTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, peppers, onion, celery and cheese. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the remaining ingredients; shake well. Pour over vegetable mixture and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2 hours or overnight.

FRIJOLES DE FIESTA (FIESTA REFRIED BEANS)

Steps:

• Place pinto beans in a large pot and cover with 14 cups water. Add the onion and set over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, skim off any foam that may have risen to the top, partly cover with a lid and cook for 1 hour.
• Remove the lid, stir in salt, partly cover with the lid, and cook for another 15 to 30 more minutes, until beans are completely cooked through and tender and the liquid is tinted from the pinto beans.
• Meanwhile, place the dried chiles in a small saucepan, cover with water and set over high heat. Once the liquid comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, until chiles have rehydrated, softened and plumped up.
• Remove the lid on the beans, and, using a slotted spoon or a pair of tongs, discard the onion.
• Working in batches if needed, add the cooked beans along with 2 cups of their cooking liquid, the dried chiles, the chipotle chiles and the adobo sauce to a blender or food processor, and pulse until the mixture forms a coarse purée.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy casserole or sauté pan set over medium. Once hot but not smoking, carefully add the bean purée, as it will strongly sizzle and splatter. Stir well, incorporating the hot oil into the bean mixture. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often and scraping the bottom and sides of the pan as the refried beans continuously attempt to create a crust, until the mixture thickens.
• Stir in the grated cheese, and continue to cook for another 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom and the sides, until the mixture thickens to a thick purée that holds its shape, and a clear trail can be traced in the bottom of the pan.
• When ready to serve, scrape into a bowl and garnish with the crumbled Cotija. Beans will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat them in a saucepan or skillet with a couple tablespoons of water over medium and mash as they warm up, since they have a tendency to thicken once chilled.

FIESTA BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Gently toss together corn, red onion, red bell pepper, and black beans.
• Stir in chili powder and allow to sit at room temperature.
• Wisk together olive oil, garlic powder, salt, balsamic vinegar, and lemon/lime juice.
• Pour dressing over vegetables.
• Stir minced cilantro and black pepper to taste.