Black Bean And Granny Smith Apple Salad Food

BAKED BEANS WITH APPLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Put the bacon in a large, cold cast-iron skillet and cook over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon is almost crisp, about 8 minutes.
• Add the apple and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the apple is crisp-tender, about 6 minutes.
• Add 2 cans of beans with their liquid to the skillet.
• Rinse and drain the remaining can of beans, and add it to the skillet.
• Add the ketchup, molasses, sugar, mustard, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and stir to combine.
• Bring the beans and apples to a low simmer, then transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
• Bake uncovered, until the apples are tender and jammy, about 30 minutes.
• Serve warm.

SHREDDED BEET AND APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the shallots, vinegar, mustard, honey, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Slowly drizzle in the walnut oil, whisking constantly to make a smooth, slightly thick dressing.
• With a mandoline or the julienne blade of a food processor, shred the apples and beet into long thin matchsticks.
• Spread the beets out on a serving platter and top with the apples. Drizzle the vinaigrette over top and sprinkle with the chives, parsley, walnuts, salt and pepper. Toss together right before serving.

BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH CHICKEN AND APPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine apple, 1/4 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons onion, and 1 teaspoon lime juice in a small bowl; toss to coat. Set apple salsa aside.
• Combine remaining onion, bell pepper, and oil in a large skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until completely softened, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; stir constantly for 2 minutes. Stir in broth and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; simmer briskly, mashing some of the beans with the back of a spoon and stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 8-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
• Divide rice and beans among plates. Top with some chicken and apple salsa. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and lime wedges.

BLACK BEAN AND GRANNY SMITH APPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Heat the canola oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and red bell pepper in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; season with cumin, salt, and cayenne pepper. Scrape into a mixing bowl; stir in the black beans, apples, lemon juice, and cilantro. Refrigerate until cold before serving.