Sweet N Spicy Black Beans Food

SPICY BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, chile powder and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chiles, beans and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans have softened and the sauce has thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro leaves and Cotija.

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 BEANS

Steps:

• In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. Top with green onions if desired.

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.

SPICY CORN AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan.
• Add onion and cook until onion is softened.
• Add remaining ingredients and cook until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.

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.

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.

SPICY BLACK BEAN TACOS

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, heat the oil and add the garlic. Fry until golden, then add the beans. Pour in the cider vinegar, honey and spices along with 1 tsp or more of salt, to taste. Cook until warmed through, crushing gently with the back of your wooden spoon, then set aside.
• The best way to make the guacamole is with a large stone pestle and mortar, but you can use a medium bowl and a flat-ended rolling pin instead. Crush the garlic, coriander and chilli into a rough paste. Scoop in the avocado with a little salt and crush roughly - you want it chunky, not smooth. Squeeze in the lime juice and set aside.
• Mix the salsa ingredients in a small bowl. Heat a griddle pan or steamer and quickly griddle the tortillas or steam a stack of them to warm up. Reheat the bean mixture.
• To serve, put 1-2 heaped tbsp of beans on a tortilla. Top with a big spoonful of guacamole and some salsa, hot sauce and a dollop of soured cream or yogurt.