Sweet Spicy Black Bean Salad Or Dip 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.

SWEET AND SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• - Combine lime juice, oil, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, Tabasco sauce and cayenne pepper in a jar; cover and shake until well-combined. Alternatively, add the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk.
• Mix beans, tomatoes, corn, celery, red onion, red pepper, jalopeño and cilantro together in a shallow bowl. Pour dressing over bean mixture and toss to coat. Cover and chill 1 hour or up to 1 day. Add avocados and toss just before serving.

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 & 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.

SPICY BLACK BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• Add the green pepper & red onion.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 5 minutes).
• Add beans with reserved liquid to the skillet.
• Simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes.
• Place the mixture along with remaining ingredients in a food processor.
• Pulse to combine, but do not puree. Leave it a little chunky for better scooping.

SPICY BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Mix black beans, corn, red onion, salsa, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to 2 days. Serve chilled.