Red Bean And Rice Salad With Spicy Vinaigrette Food

SPICY 3-BEAN CHILI SALAD

Steps:

• Soak the onions in a bowl of ice water to mellow their sharpness and set aside. Strain and rinse the black, kidney and pinto beans.
• Add 3 tablespoons of the oil, the tomato paste, chili powder, cumin and oregano to a medium skillet. Turn the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula, until the tomato paste and oil have come together as a dark brown paste, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Turn off the heat, and stir in the remaining 5 tablespoons oil. Let cool for 25 minutes so the oil can absorb the flavors of the tomato-paste mixture.
• Pour the oil mixture into a fine-mesh strainer set over a liquid measuring cup with a spout. Do not press down on the tomato-paste mixture, just let the oil drain until there is at least 1/4 cup of it in the measuring cup, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard the tomato-paste mixture. Put the pickled jalapeno juice and 1 teaspoon salt into a large mixing bowl, and slowly whisk in the flavored oil.
• Strain the onions, and add them to the bowl with the dressing. Add the jalapenos, all the beans and the red and yellow bell peppers. Stir to combine, and add salt to taste. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, and garnish with the sliced scallions.

RED BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and toss well; adjust seasonings.

SPICY VEGETARIAN RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Place the beans in a large bowl. Cover with water and soak overnight. Rinse and drain.
• Set a large heavy saucepan (Dutch oven works well) over medium heat. Add the oil and saute the garlic, carrots, celery, onions and bell peppers, about 5 minutes. Season with pepper (do not add salt at this stage or the beans will get tough while cooking). Add the red beans, kale leaves, chipotles and sauce,Worcestershire, smoked paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano and cayenne. Stir well to combine everything, and then add the bay leaves and 8 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the bean mixture thickens, about 1 1/2 hours. Add more water as it cooks if necessary. Season well with salt once the beans are tender.
• When done, remove the bay leaves. Then carefully ladle out about 1 cup of the bean mixture into a food processor and puree (or mash with a fork). Return the puree to the pan, taste and season again with salt and black pepper. Add hot sauce to taste at this stage.
• Serve the red beans on top of steamed white rice and garnish with sliced scallions and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

SPICY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Chop thyme leaves to release the flavor. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add chopped thyme; whisk well.

SPICY RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Sort and rinse beans. In a large Dutch oven or kettle, place all ingredients except parsley and rice. Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered, 3 to 4 hours or until beans are tender. Stir occasionally, adding water as needed to make a thick gravy. Just before serving, remove bay leaves and stir in parsley. Serve over rice.

SPICY RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Sort and rinse beans.
• In a large Dutch oven or kettle, place all ingredients except parsley and rice.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer, covered for 3-4 hours or until beans are tender.
• Stir occasionally, adding water as needed to make a thick gravy.
• Just before serving remove bay leaves and stir in parsley.
• Serve over rice.

RED BEAN AND RICE SALAD WITH SPICY VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Pick over beans, and discard any broken ones. Rinse, and place in a large saucepan. Add bay leaf and enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Bring water to a boil. Turn down heat, and cook at a steady simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The cooking time will vary according to the age of the beans. Toward the end of the cooking time, add salt to taste. Let beans cool in liquid; drain when cool, and discard bay leaf.
• Place rice in a 2-quart saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Add 3 1/2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Turn down to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and transfer to a bowl.
• Cut cucumber and celery into 1/4 inch dice. Add to rice along with beans and scallions. Toss with vinaigrette. Serve at room temperature within a few hours.