Directions:

Instant Pot Instructions: Cooking the Beans

 

1. Add soaked and drained white beans, White Bean Flavor Infusion pack, and 4 cups of water to the Instant Pot.
2. Cook on HIGH pressure for 30 minutes, then natural release for 15 minutes.
3. Drain, reserving 1 cup of bean broth for later.

Oven Instructions: Baking the Beans

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease, and set cooked sausage aside.
3. In the sausage drippings, sauté onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
4. In a large bowl, whisk together tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, Creole seasoning, black pepper, cayenne (if using), and apple cider vinegar.
5. In a large baking dish, mix together the cooked beans, reserved bean broth, cooked hot sausage, sautéed veggies, and sauce.
6. Cover dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes; then uncover, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until thick and bubbly.
7. Let cool slightly and serve warm as a side dish or over rice.

*These beans taste even better the next day, so consider making them ahead for the best flavor!

Community Servant & Chef, Jayda Atkinson, has made her mark across various platforms, including television, books, and kitchens, all while nourishing both the hearts and stomachs of those she serves, particularly in impoverished communities. Since 2007, she has been committed to providing food and essential resources worldwide through her organization, Heartful Giving. Jayda has been featured on national platforms such as Dr. Oz, Essence Magazine, and the Food Network’s Chopped, among others. A passionate advocate for addressing food insecurity and promoting wellness, she is also the author of two books: ABCs: Feeding the Body and Spirit and the inspirational The Storm Chaser. Learn more about her efforts at JaydaAtkinson.com.

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups cooked, drained Camellia Brand Black Beans
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• Water
• Maple syrup
• Chocolate chips (optional)
• Graham crackers, pretzels, and fruit for dipping

Directions:

1. Add cooked black beans, cocoa powder, brown sugar, nut butter, vanilla extract, sea salt, and cinnamon to the bowl of a food processor. Blend several minutes until smooth and creamy, occasionally scraping down the sides of the bowl. If mixture is too dry or thick, add water by the tablespoon and blend again, adding more water until desired consistency is reached.
2. Taste for sweetness. If desired, add one to two tablespoons of maple syrup at a time, blending again until desired sweetness is reached.
3. Spoon into a bowl, top with a handful of chocolate chips, and serve with graham crackers, pretzels, strawberries, and banana slices for dipping.

 

Note: Try it as a frosting on brownies or cupcakes!

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Ingredients:

• 1 (1-lb.) bag Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans
• ½ lb. sliced bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
  
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (32 oz.) box, chicken stock
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• ¼ cup ketchup
• ½ teaspoon hot sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Soak the white beans overnight. Drain and reserve.

2. In a large, heavy, oven-proof pot, sauté bacon until cooked, not crispy. Add the onion, celery and bell pepper, and sauté together until seasoning vegetables are translucent.

3. Add beans, chicken stock and garlic. Bring all to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 1 hour, stirring periodically and adding water if beans begin to dry out.

4. Stir in remainder of ingredients. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees.

5. Bake the covered pot for 3 hours.

6. Finish on the stovetop to reduce liquid, if necessary. Adjust for salt and pepper and serve.

Poppy Tooker is a native New Orleanian who has spent her life immersed in the vibrant colors and flavors of her state. She’s a cultural ambassador, culinary activist, radio & TV host, author, and cooking instructor. Keep up with her Louisiana Eats! radio show, podcasts and more at www.poppytooker.com.

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Ingredients:

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
• pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar, divided
• 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, divided
• 2 cups prepared Hummus

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions, stir to coat with oil, and cook for 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt.

2. Spread onions evenly in the skillet and cook for 25 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until onions are softened.

3. Add 1 teaspoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar to the skillet, stir to coat all, and cook for an additional minute or two. Remove from heat. Reserve a small amount of caramelized onions for topping the hummus, and add the rest to the bowl of a food processor or blender. 

4. To make a balsamic reduction, add 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar to a small saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer for a few minutes until reduced to a thick, syrupy liquid.  Remove from heat and set aside.

5. Add prepared hummus and 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar to the caramelized onions in food processor or blender, and blend until smooth.
6. Serve hummus topped with reserved caramelized onions and a drizzle of balsamic reduction, along with crackers, crudités, and pita chips.

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