Southwestern Bean Combo Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SKILLET

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cheese and tomatoes in 12-inch skillet. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
• Uncover and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender. Stir in cheese and tomatoes until cheese is melted.

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, saute the onion in oil until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.

SOUTHWESTERN BEAN CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash 1 can beans with a fork; set aside., In a Dutch oven, saute the onion, celery and pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the mashed beans, broth, corn, carrot, chiles, cumin, chili powder and remaining beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes., Combine cornstarch and milk until smooth. Stir into bean mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese until melted. Serve with cilantro and additional cheese if desired.

SOUTHWEST RICE AND BEANS FROM ROBERTO MARTIN

Steps:

• For the rice:.
• Heat a large sautee pan with tight fitting lid, over high heat.
• Add the oil and allow to come to a shimmer.
• Add rice and stir for 3 minutes.
• Add onion, cook and continue stirring for another 3 minutes.
• Slowly add broth, reduce heat to low; cover and allow rice to simmer until all the broth has been absorbed and rice is completely cooked (about 20-25 minutes).
• Remove pan from heat and keep rice covered until ready to use.
• For the beans:.
• Heat large soup pot over high heat.
• Add oil and allow to come to a shimmer.
• Add onions and cook, stirring, until onion begins to turn color.
• Add garlic and oregano; cook for 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium, add tomatoes, broth, beans and cilantro.
• Allow to simmer until liquid is reduced by half (about 20 minutes).
• Season to taste with salt and pepper; mix in sliced scallions and remove the pot from heat.
• Prior to serving, add rice to beans and stir to incorporate. (or serve beans over rice).
• Serve in shallow bowls and top each serving with sliced avocado.
• Serve with warm tortillas, if desired.

QUICK SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onions and sauté for 4 minutes, or until soft.
• Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and sauté for 1 minute.
• Stir in the beans and water (and cilantro if using dried).
• Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro (if using fresh) and lime juice.

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEANS AND BARLEY

Steps:

• Rinse and sort the beans.
• Soak them overnight. Drain.
• Place in 6 quart crock pot, with barley on top.
• Add celery, onion, garlic and leek to the mixture in the pot, along with tomatoes, seasonings and broth.
• Set crock pot to cook on low for 8 hours.
• (Optional: Serve with cheese as a garnish and top each serving with a tablespoon of sour cream).