Easy, healthy recipes with a southwestern flare
A great protein source! An assorted of dried beans and bean recipes.
This version of Red Beans and Rice uses tasso instead of andouille for a spicy, meaty, and hearty dish. Tasso is a highly seasoned pork from Louisiana that is similar to New Mexico’s carne adovada, both with spicy seasonings, but tasso is smoked rather than braised.
A bowl of black beans season with the flavors of a red mole – red chiles, green chile, and a mix of herbs and spices.
If you like baked beans, then you’re going to love these Beans, Bacon, and Chipotle! They are somewhat similar in flavor to baked bean, but not near as sweet and with a smoky, spicy kick in every bite.
A quick & easy Beans and Rice recipe made with pinto beans and sausage. You can change it up every time you make it, switching out the type of beans or sausage, or even making it meatless.
Instructions on how to cook up a hearty pot of pinto beans and several suggestions on how to use them as a meals, an ingredient, or a vegetable side.
This recipe yields a fantastic little dip made with black-eyed peas, chipotle, roasted garlic and lime, and best of all – it only takes 15 minutes to make!
Eating Hoppin John (aka Black-eyed Peas) on New Years can lead to a prosperous and lucky New Year! Simply, Hoppin’ John is made with black-eyed peas, ham hock, vegetables, and ham or andouille served over rice and a side of buttermilk cornbread. I like to add a few greens to mine for an even healthier bowl of goodness.
Still one of my favorite soups – spicy and hearty soup with andouille sausage, black beans, chile peppers, tomatoes, and potatoes. Serve with crackers, cornbread or tortillas for a meal.
These enchiladas are made with black beans, shiitake mushrooms, feta, and red chile sauce. You could make a batch or a single serving; either way, they’re delicious.
A simple salad made with spicy bolita (or pinto) beans, avocado and other tasty ingredients. A total meal in itself. Recipe for Spicy Bolita Beans included.
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