What to make with.....

mzbek24

Random thread idea!
If you've got an ingredient and not sure what to do with it /what to cook it with etc, post here and others may be able to suggest ways they use it and or recipe ideas.

I'll start one: What do you with black beans? (if you eat them)

SusanDLP

So many things! My favorite:

1 can black beans (or dried equivalent, soaked)
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh chopped cilantro
Pinch cumin

Heat small amount of olive oil in heavy pan. Add onion, cook until translucent. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute (do not burn). Add beans and stock. Place lid atop and let cook over medium heat about 25 minutes. Puree half the soup in a blender and add back to pot. Season with salt & pepper. Add cumin. Garnish with cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice atop.

mzbek24

Sounds nice! thanks

Ohwhynot

This is a great idea!

I'm making black bean brownies today. My son needs more fiber in his diet and he never turns down anything remotely chocolate-y. Neither do I. This is the recipe I'm using: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/09/06/no-flour-black-bean-brownies/

I soaked the beans overnight and am cooking them now, but I'll have tons leftover. I think I'll use SusanDLP's recipe for the rest!

hoyalawya2003

Well, if you are feeling lazy, you can just throw some black beans, cheese, and taco seasoning in a tortilla. Heat in a skillet and top with salsa.

msbunnie68

Eyes on sock puppets?

mzbek24

Quinoa, and Lemongrass

rileamoyer

I like soup made with black beans, summer sausage, onions, carrots and garlic. YUM

Leah_62803

I got one! I bought a big container of Greek yogurt to use in place of sour cream but I'm worried it's going to spoil before I use it sooooooo.....

What to make with Greek yogurt?

JupeJones

Re: Black beans... my wife and I make the "Smoky Black Bean Stew" recipe from this article all the time:

http://www.runnersworld.com/nutrition-runners/easy-one-pot-postrun-meals

Francl27

Yellow squash. My husband grew 5 of those.

Advaya

Chili - lime seasoned ground pork. I got it on manager's special and its been in the freezer for a long time, thawed it last night. Gonna make it for dinner but not sure what to do with it exactly. I've never cooked with ground pork, much less chili-lime ground pork!

Advaya

Yellow squash. My husband grew 5 of those.

Probably not the healthiest but I've always breaded and fried squash. My friend breaded and fried them but coated them in sugar too. They were excellent. I love squash.

DebSM2

Quinoa, and Lemongrass

Cook 1 c quinoa as directed (1c. Quinoa, 2 c. Water, bring to boil and simmer 15 min.)
Add...

2 T olive oil
1 T brine from kalamata olives
1 t salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T oregano
1 t. Black pepper
2 c. Grape tomatoes
4 oz. crumbled feta cheese
1 c. Chopped fresh spinach
1/2!c. Sliced kalamata olives

I like it best chilled.

From blog " Half Baked Harvest"

Mygsds

Black beans...black beans, rice, taco seasoning in green pepper half. Put salsa on top, bake and then put sour cream lite on before serving.. Very filling..

mzbek24

I got one! I bought a big container of Greek yogurt to use in place of sour cream but I'm worried it's going to spoil before I use it sooooooo.....

What to make with Greek yogurt?

I use it to make tzatziki dip/sauce to go on lamb or chicken wraps with salad, I just add a little garlic and lemon juice and mix it through. You can add some cucumber as well. Also goes alright dolloped on a curry.
Or, in smoothies, or as a dessert swirled with pureed fruit such as peaches or mango and banana for sweetness, or berries with honey and topped with some nuts.

BeginningAgainMay14

Quinoa, and Lemongrass

I LOVE quinoa. I've tried the mediterranean pilaf and have saved the lemon scented one to make in the next week or so. I also recently posted another recipe. You can search for "peanutty quinoa bowls" and that should bring it up.

Mediterranean Quinoa Pilaf

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock\
1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil (you can use less if you want to save some cals or fat grams)\
1/3 cup diced sundried tomatoes
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
salt and pepper to taste

Combine quinoa and broth in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Add the sundried tomatoes, recover and steam for 5 minutes longer.

Meanwhile, heat the oil and add the onions. Stir occasionally until onions turn translucent. Add garlic, saute until you can smell the garlic (usually about 30 seconds.)

Fluff the quinoa, add the onions/garlic, pine nuts, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


Lemon Scented Quinoa Salad

from http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/001493.html

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
1 can garbanzo beans, or dried equivalent
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped

Tahini Dressing:
1 garlic clove, smashed and chopped
1/4 cup tahini
Zest of one lemon
scant 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons hot water
scant 1/2 teaspoon salt

Rinse the quinoa in a fine-meshed strainer. In a medium saucepan heat the quinoa and water until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa fluffs up, about 15 minutes. Quinoa is done when you can see the curlique in each grain, and it is tender with a bit of pop to each bite. Drain any extra water and set aside.

While the quinoa is cooking make the dressing. Whisk together the garlic, tahini, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Add the hot water to thin a bit and then the salt.

Toss the cooked quinoa, beans, cilantro, red onion, and half of the dressing. Add more dressing if you like and season with more salt to taste. Serve garnished with a bit of cilantro.

zenalasca

Jasmine rice

mygnsac

Random thread idea!
If you've got an ingredient and not sure what to do with it /what to cook it with etc, post here and others may be able to suggest ways they use it and or recipe ideas.

I'll start one: What do you with black beans? (if you eat them)

Mash them up with your favorite salsa. Makes a nice dip.

Make black bean brownies. Tons of recipes online.

Make black bean burgers. Here's a recipe I like. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1368973-black-bean-burgers-mildly-spicy

Add them to salads.

Eat them straight, or change it up when you reheat them. I like to add things like veggies, raisins, seeds, cheese, turkey.

mzbek24

Re: Black beans... my wife and I make the "Smoky Black Bean Stew" recipe from this article all the time:

http://www.runnersworld.com/nutrition-runners/easy-one-pot-postrun-meals

Thanks heaps for this, I made the chicken and quinoa soup below the bean one and it was really yummy, have to try the black bean stew next!

mtruitt01

@black beans=black bean chili--google for recipes.

@jasmine rice=chicken and rice in crockpot; stir-fried veggies with rice; rice pudding; a great side dish with anything! Put some black bean chili on that rice!