Sweet N Spicy Black Beans Recipes

EM'S SWEET & SPICY BLACK BEANS WITH BACON

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cumin, oregano, chili powder, chili flakes (optional), brown sugar, and salt. Set aside.
• Put bacon batons into cold skillet and turn heat on to medium. Bring up to heat and cook bacon until crispy.Remove bacon from pan and set aside.
• Put chopped onion into hot pan. Cook onion in bacon grease until translucent.Add peppers and cook 5 additional minutes.Add garlic and spices. Cook another minute.
• Add drained, rinsed beans to mixture.Add chicken stock and water. Liquid should just cover beans.Use a wooden spatula or spoon to deglaze the bottom of the pan.
• Smash beans with a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon.
• Reduce bring beans to a simmer, and reduce heat.Cook an additional 5-10 minutes, until spoon leaves a space when dragged through the beans.
• Remove from heat and stir in cilantro and reserve bacon. Season to taste.
• Serve topped with grated cotija and additional chopped cilantro.

SWEET & SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD (OR DIP)

Steps:

• In a jar or container with tight-fitting lid, combine lime juice, oil, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Shake until completely blended.
• In a separate bowl, combine beans, corn, green onions, jalapeno and cilantro.
• Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss to coat.
• Cover and chill for atleast an hour or up to a day. If a day, give it a stir or two.
• To serve as a salad, arrange with cabbage or lettuce leaves. Add more cilantro to make it pretty on top, if you wish.
• To serve as an appetizer, I like to eat it with tortilla chips.

SPICY BLACK BEAN AND SWEET POTATO CHILI

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring and adjusting the heat as needed to avoid burning, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the brown sugar, cumin, garlic and onion powders, and stir to combine. Add the orange juice and let it come to a simmer. Add the chipotles and adobo sauce, sweet potatoes, beans, tomatoes and lime juice. Season generously with black pepper and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir in 1 1/4 cups water and bring to a boil.
• Once the chili comes to a boil, decrease the heat to low to maintain a simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the sweet potatoes are tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
• Just before serving, stir in the corn and let it warm through. Taste and add more salt and pepper if necessary. Top with avocado and red onion.

SWEET N' SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Mix all DRESSING ingredients well.
• 2. In a large bowl, add all SALAD ingredients.
• 3. Pour the dressing over the well combined salad ingredients.
• 4. Mix together to combine and refrigerate for several hours for flavors to blend.

SWEET AND SPICY BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Stir in half the onions and bacon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining onions and bacon. Bake, uncovered, 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly.