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Chipotle Bean Burrito Bowls

user-submission — Mon, 13 May 2024 01:21:40 +0000

Ingredients:

1 pound Camellia Brand Pinto Beans
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons ground ancho chile pepper
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons kosher salt
3 dried bay leaves
4 cloves garlic
Grilled Vegetables
Green Rice
Sour cream, fresh cilantro, sliced, green onion, lime wedges, and thinly sliced jalapeños, to serve

Directions:

Rinse and sort beans. Place beans in a large bowl. Add enough water to cover beans by 2 inches. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain beans.
In a large Dutch oven, bring beans and water to cover to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, heat chili powder, ground ancho chile, and cumin seeds over medium heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add oil, and remove from heat. Add chili powder mixture, salt, bay leaves, and garlic to beans. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until beans are thickened and very tender, 2½ to 3 hours, adding water as needed to keep beans covered. Discard bay leaves before serving.
Divide bean mixture, Grilled Vegetables, and Green Rice among serving bowls. Top with sour cream, cilantro, green onion, jalapeño, and lime wedges.

This recipe and image are from Taste of the South magazine.

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Bean and Poblano Chile Soup

user-submission — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:16:46 +0000

Ingredients:

1 cup Camellia Brand Black Beans, rinsed
1 cup Camellia Brand Pinto Beans, rinsed
1/2-piecewhite onion, divided
4 garlic cloves, divided
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
2 poblano chiles
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/3 cup (packed) fresh cilantro, chopped
Olive oil for drizzling
Crumbled cotija cheese for sprinkling
Roasted pepita seeds for garnish

Directions:

Heat 6 cups water in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add beans, ¼ piece onion, 2 garlic cloves, and bay leaves. Reduce heat to low medium and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, add salt and cook for 15 minutes more. Remove from heat and let cool.
Roast poblano chiles over an open flame. Using tongs, turn frequently until most of the chile skin is charred. Transfer to a heat proof container and cover. Let chiles steam for 10 minutes. Remove chiles from container, using the back of a knife or spoon, scrape charred skin off chiles. Slice open, remove stem and seeds. Chop.
Heat cooking oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Chop remaining ¼ piece of onion and remaining garlic cloves, add to saucepan. Stir until onion begins to soften, add cilantro, roasted poblanos and 4 cups of drained cooked beans and 4 cups bean broth. Stir and bring to a boil. Using an immersion blender, blend until desired consistency. You can use a blender as well by carefully blending in batches. Adjust salt if needed.
Ladle into bowls, drizzle olive oil on top, sprinkle with cotija cheese and top off with roasted pepitas. Serve.

Ericka Sanchez is the creator and recipe developer at the award-winning NibblesandFeasts.com, a bilingual blog created to share traditional Mexican family recipes and modern dishes with a Latin twist.

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Spicy Avocado Crema

user-submission — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:38:29 +0000

Ingredients:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
1/2 avocado, pureed
1/8 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Valentina hot sauce, to taste
Salt, to taste

Directions:

Blend yogurt/sour cream, avocado, lime juice, cilantro, Valentina hot sauce, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Chill until ready to use.
Serve with Meatless Tacos or Cajun Cowboy Crawfish Nachos.

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Field Pea Caviar

user-submission — Wed, 21 Dec 2022 23:06:08 +0000

Ingredients:

½ pound Camellia Brand Field Peas, cooked
2 cups fresh multicolored corn kernels (about 3 ears)
½ cup diced red onion
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup chopped fresh green onion
¼ cup seeded and diced jalapeño
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1½ teaspoons lime zest
¼ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Pita chips and sliced cucumbers, to serve

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine cooked field peas, corn, onion, bell peppers, green onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest and juice, oil, and salt. Stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with pita chips and cucumbers.

This recipe and image are from Taste of the South magazine.

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Pinto Bean Chili Nachos

Julie Koppman — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:42:58 +0000

Ingredients:

1 large bag tortilla chips
1-2 cups prepared Instant Pot Pinto Bean Chili, warmed
1-2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup chopped green onions
1 avocado, pitted and diced
sour cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to broil.
Spread a single layer of tortilla chips on a sheet pan, and top evenly with dollops of prepared chili and a layer of shredded cheese.
Add another layer of tortilla chips, more dollops of chili, and more cheese.
Place sheet pan under broiler and cook for a minute or two, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully, so as not to burn.
Remove nachos from oven, and sprinkle with grape tomatoes, cilantro, green onions, and avocado.
Add a few generous dollops of sour cream, so that nachos can be pulled apart and dipped into the sour cream.

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Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

Julie Koppman — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 19:41:31 +0000

Ingredients:

Prepared, refrigerated Cowboy Caviar
Any type of pasta, cooked then cooled
Crumbled feta cheese, optional
Additional freshly chopped cilantro, optional

Directions:

Toss together equal amounts of cowboy caviar and pasta, top with a sprinkle of feta cheese and cilantro, and serve.

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Green Rice

user-submission — Fri, 13 May 2022 01:22:02 +0000

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup brown rice
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 medium avocados, chopped
Chipotle Bean Burrito Bowls
Grilled Vegetables

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add 2 1/2 cups water, rice, salt, and remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Add lime zest and juice, and fluff with a fork. Stir in cilantro and avocado.
Serve as part of Chipotle Bean Burrito Bowls with Grilled Vegetables.

This recipe is from Taste of the South magazine.

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Creole Pico De Gallo

user-submission — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 13:18:35 +0000

Ingredients:

1 medium ripe Creole tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
Creole Seasoning, to taste

Directions:

In a medium bowl, combine chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and creole seasoning. Stir to combine, and use to top Red Bean Huevos Rancheros.

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Caribbean Style Small Red Beans & Rice

Heather Hampton — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 22:00:36 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Small Red Beans
1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground clove
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 large bell pepper, chopped
2-3 medium potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks, about 2 cups
Hot sauce, to taste
Salt, to taste
3-4 cups hot cooked rice
Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions:

Rinse and sort beans; soak if desired (soaking Small Red Beans is optional).
In a Dutch oven or soup pot, heat oil and add onion, garlic, and jalapeño; cook and stir over medium heat until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Increase to high heat, add broth and beans and bring to a boil for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Add water or broth if needed to keep beans covered while cooking.
Add remaining ingredients and continue simmering on low heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20-30 minutes. For extra creamy beans, smash a few spoonfuls of beans against the inside of the pot.
Season to taste with hot sauce and salt.
Serve with hot cooked rice; garnish with chopped cilantro.

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Masbacha

user-submission — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 21:35:34 +0000

Ingredients:

¼ lb Camelia garbanzo beans
¼ tsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
1 large onion, diced
1 serrano chili pepper, seeds removed and chopped fine
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp ground coriander
1 tsp kosher salt
2 heads garlic, roasted
½ cup cilantro, plus more for garnish
½ cup flat leaf parsley, stemmed and roughly chopped, plus more for garnish

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, cover the garbanzo beans with water making sure there is 6 inches of water over the beans. Let sit overnight on the counter at room temperature to soak.
Drain the beans of the excess water. In a large sauce pot or dutch oven over medium heat, place the drained beans and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil then turn down to a low simmer. Let the beans cook slowly until soft. It will take about 1 ½ hour. Keep adding water 1 cup at a time if they have soaked all the water up.
In a separate pan over medium heat, add olive oil, onion, serrano peppers, cumin, coriander and salt. Cook, stirring frequently until translucent. Set aside.
Take the heads of garlic and trim off the top of the head by ½ inch to expose the cloves. Place each head of garlic on an 8”X8” square of tin foil and bring the sides of the foil up to cup the heads of garlic. Before completely covered, drizzle in 2 tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil into each head and close up the foil like a package. Roast the garlic for 1 hour at 300F until the cloves are soft and golden. Let chill to room temperature and squeeze the cloves from the skins. Set aside.
Once tender and creamy, add the sauteed onion mixture, cilantro, parsley, and roasted garlic cloves and prepared tahini. Season to taste with more salt if you prefer.

Alon Shaya is an Israeli-born chef who currently owns two restaurants: Saba in New Orleans and Safta in Denver. His culinary journey and resounding love of Israeli and Italian cuisine is reflected in his cookbook, “Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel.”

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White Bean Chicken Chili

user-submission — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:19:22 +0000

Ingredients:

1/4 small yellow onion, diced
1/4 tablespoon canola oil, (or avocado, grapeseed, or vegetable oil)
1/4 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup cooked White Beans for 2
1/4 (8-ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, cut into small cubes
1/2 cup frozen or fresh corn
3/4 cup shredded, cooked rotisserie chicken
1/4 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving
Optional toppings: tortilla chips or strips, Monterrey Jack cheese, and sliced avocado

Directions:

Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté for 4 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds longer.
Add chicken broth and chili powder to pot, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5-8 minutes.
Mash about half of the White Beans for 2, and add all to the broth mixture. Add Neufchatel cheese and corn, simmering 4 – 8 minutes.
Stir in shredded chicken, fresh lime juice, and cilantro. Simmer till warmed through.
Serve with Monterrey Jack cheese, more cilantro, avocado slices, and tortilla chips, if desired.

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Pinto Bean Calas (Rice Fritters)

user-submission — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 22:23:43 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked rice
¼ cup cooked Camellia Brand Pinto Beans
4 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 eggs
2 teaspoons hot sauce
2 quarts in a 5 quart potoil for deep frying

Directions:

Mix together rice, pintos, green onions, and cilantro.
Mix together all dry ingredients.
Combine the rice mixture with the dry ingredients, mixing well.
Add 2 eggs and hot sauce and mix until you have a thick batter.
Using two spoons, form Calas into oval shapes and drop into the hot oil.
Brown on both sides then drain thoroughly.
Serve with a dipping sauce if desired.

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Lady Cream Pea Caviar Pasta Salad

user-submission — Sun, 13 May 2018 19:24:30 +0000

Ingredients:

Prepared, refrigerated Lady Cream Pea Caviar
Dagostino Fleur de Lis Shaped Pasta, cooked and cooled
Crumbled feta cheese, optional
Freshly chopped cilantro, optional

Directions:

Toss together equal parts caviar and pasta, top with a sprinkle of feta cheese and cilantro, and serve.

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Lady Cream Pea Caviar

user-submission — Sun, 13 May 2018 19:20:55 +0000

Ingredients:

DRESSING

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Hot sauce to taste

CAVIAR

4 cups cooked Camellia Brand Lady Cream Peas
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 large red onion, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Directions:

In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and whisk together.
In a large bowl, combine caviar ingredients and toss thoroughly.
Pour dressing over caviar and mix gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Serve with chips as an appetizer or as a side dish.

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Pinto Beans and Rajas de Chiles Empanadas

user-submission — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 15:09:07 +0000

Ingredients:

EMPANADAS

1 cup cooked, cooled Camellia Brand Pinto Beans
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1/4 cup rajas
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Chihuahua (quesadilla) cheese
1/4 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
Store-bought frozen empanada dough for baking

RAJAS

8 fresh poblano chiles
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large white onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Juice of 1 lime

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
Place whole poblano peppers on lightly oiled baking sheet in the center of the oven and bake 20-30 minutes, or until skins are thoroughly blackened, flipping occasionally to achieve even charring and roasting. Remove peppers from oven.
Add charred poblano peppers to a plastic storage bag and seal, or to a bowl and cover. Allow poblanos to steam for about 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
When poblanos are cool enough to handle, use a towel or fork to remove and discard skins.
Cut poblanos open lengthwise, removing and discarding seeds, stem, and white membrane. Thinly slice peppers into strips.
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted and beginning to brown at the edges, 8 to 12 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add poblano strips, salt, and cook, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes.
Stir in Worcestershire and remove from heat. Drizzle lime juice over the top. Set aside to cool. Reserve 1/4 cup for use in empanadas, and refrigerate or freeze the remainder.
To assemble empanadas: Defrost dough in the refrigerator.
Pre-heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In a small bowl, combine cooked pinto beans, roasted red peppers, rajas, cilantro, and cheeses.
Spread dough out slightly using a roller. Place 1-2 tablespoons of filling in center of dough. Brush edges with egg wash, and fold dough over filling to form a half circle; seal edges by crimping or pressing with fork. Transfer to greased baking sheet and brush with egg wash if desired.
Bake until golden brown, about 18-20 minutes, when internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serve warm empanadas with with Spicy Avocado Crema.

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Spotted Rooster (Gallo Pinto)

user-submission — Thu, 22 Mar 2018 15:18:51 +0000

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons minced onion
1½ tablespoons minced green bell pepper
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans
4 cups cooked rice
2 ½ teaspoons minced cilantro (or to taste)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (or to taste)
Hot pepper sauce to taste
5 strips bacon, cooked, drained, and crumbled (optional) for garnish
Minced onion (scallion) for garnish

Directions:

1. In a skillet, sauté the onion and bell pepper in oil, until the onion is translucent.

2. Add the beans and cook for two minutes. Add the rice and cook for three minutes.

3. Add the cilantro, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper sauce, stir well, taste, and adjust seasonings.

4. Cook for an additional two minutes, then serve mounded on a platter garnished with the bacon and minced scallion.

Adapted from Beyond Gumbo: Creole Fusion Food from the Atlantic Rim.

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Frijoles De Olla (Mexican Pot Beans)

user-submission — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 23:04:39 +0000

Ingredients:

1 pound Camellia Brand Pinto Beans or Camellia Brand Black Beans
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro, loosely packed
1/2 of one jalapeño pepper, seeds removed
1/4 tsp dry oregano
3/4 tbsp kosher or coarse sea salt
2 tbsp olive oil
8 cups water

Directions:

Rinse the beans in cold water and drain.
In a medium pot combine all the ingredients. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are soft.
To get the beans to a creamy consistency, continue cooking for 30 to 45 more minutes or until the liquid gets creamy. Slide the pot cover around 1/4 inch to let steam out and stir occasionally.
Serve with queso fresco as a soup, side dish or cold with green salads or quinoa.

Recipe by Chef Guillermo Peters of Canal Street Bistro, a New Orleans restaurant serving refined global cuisine in the heart of Mid-City.

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Frijoles Charros (Mexican Cowboy Beans)

user-submission — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 23:04:13 +0000

Ingredients:

2 pounds Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained
12 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, quartered
5 garlic cloves
2-3 teaspoons sea salt
8 (pork or beef) hot dogs, sliced
12 ounces (pork or beef) chorizo
6 strips bacon, chopped into 1-inch pieces
2 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
3 large pickled jalapeños from a can, sliced into strips (plus more for garnish), liquid reserved
Pork cracklings, broken in bite-size pieces (for garnish)
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions:

Combine beans and water in a large slow cooker. Stir in olive oil, two onion quarters, garlic cloves and salt. Cook for 8 hours on low. Adjust salt as needed. Turn heat off; remove and discard garlic cloves and onion pieces.
Cook chorizo in a sauté pan over low-medium heat, breaking it up into small crumbles. Add bacon and hot dog pieces. Cook until chorizo and bacon have cooked through. Drain excess grease, and add mixture to the cooked beans in the slow cooker.
Add remaining onion, tomatoes, jalapeño strips, and two tablespoons of reserved jalapeño pickling liquid to the same sauté pan used to cook the meat mixture. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat. Transfer mixture to slow cooker.
Stir all ingredients in slow cooker and mix well. Cover and cook for 1 more hour on low.
Serve hot in individual bowls topped with pork cracklings, fresh cilantro and additional pickled jalapeño strips.

Cook’s Note: If your slow cooker releases too much steam during the cooking process, avoid loss of liquid by adding additional boiling water to the beans as they cook. This will keep your beans from drying out.

Ericka Sanchez is the creator and recipe developer at the award-winning www.NibblesandFeasts.com, a bilingual blog created to share traditional Mexican family recipes and modern dishes with a Latin twist.

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Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)

user-submission — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 23:03:50 +0000

Ingredients:

3 cups Camellia Brand Pinto Beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
12 cups water
12 ounces dark Mexican beer
1 pound bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
1 Serrano pepper, seeded, deveined and chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Corn tortillas

Directions:

Combine beans, water and beer in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Fry bacon and onion in a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy.
Add garlic, salt, Serrano pepper, and bacon and onion mixture to the beans. Simmer beans for 1 additional hour.
Remove beans from heat. Stir in chopped tomatoes and cilantro, and serve with warm corn tortillas.

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Creole Shrimp & Red Bean Tacos

Aimee Bussells — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 21:58:31 +0000

Ingredients:

Cilantro Lime Coleslaw

1/2 an avocado
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup water
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
A few squeezes of fresh lime juice
Tabasco green pepper sauce or other hot sauce, to taste
1-2 cups shredded green cabbage

Creole Shrimp

1 lb. shrimp
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Tortillas and Toppings

8 small corn tortillas
1-2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans
Diced avocado
Cotija cheese
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges

Directions:

Add all coleslaw ingredients (except for cabbage) to a food processor or blender, and pulse until smooth. In a bowl, toss 3/4 of the dressing with shredded cabbage and refrigerate. Reserve the rest of the dressing for topping tacos.
Pat shrimp dry. To a bowl, add shrimp and Creole seasoning. mix thoroughly to cover shrimp with seasoning.
In a wide skillet, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add shrimp in a single layer to hot skillet, and sauté just until shrimp are seared and cooked through (pink). Be careful not to overcook.
Warm tortillas by wrapping in aluminum foil and heating in a 350° oven for 15-20 minutes. Or, heat individual tortillas over a gas burner flame, using tongs to flip and slightly char each side.
Add cooked shrimp, red beans and cilantro lime coleslaw to warm tortillas. Top with additional dressing, if desired, and add other toppings to taste.

Recipe adapted from Pinch of Yum.

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Black Bean-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:16:23 +0000

Ingredients:

4 medium sweet potatoes
1 1/2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans
1 large avocado, pitted and chopped
3/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup diced green onions
1/4 cup pepitas
Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. With a fork or sharp knife, pierce each sweet potato 5-6 times.
Place sweet potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender. (If in a hurry, microwave on high for 5-8 minutes.)
When cool enough to handle, cut open sweet potatoes and fluff/mash the insides with a fork.
Top each potato with cooked black beans, Greek yogurt or sour cream, avocado, cilantro, green onions, and pepitas. Squeeze limes wedges over all. Salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately.

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Black Bean Hummus

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:16:20 +0000

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Combine all ingredients except for cilantro in a food processor or blender, and purée until smooth. Add water to thin, if necessary.
Add cilantro and pulse just until incorporated.
Adjust seasonings to taste, and serve with pita chips and julienned vegetables.

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Adai Dosa

user-submission — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:10:23 +0000

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Camellia Yellow Split Peas
1/4 cup urad dhal,skinless
1/2 cup lentils
1 cup basmati rice
1-5 dried red chilies
2 tsp cumin seed
1/2 tsp dried ginger

For the seasoning:

3-4 tsp canola oil
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp Camellia Yellow Split Peas
1 tsp urad dhal, skinless
1 tsp bunch cilantro, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Finely chopped greens and/or stems, grated carrots or beets, scallions, etc.

Directions:

Rinse the beans and rice well. Soak in a large container for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse again then add to a blender. (This recipe will make 6-8 cups. If you have a small blender, work in batches.) Add cumin seed, chilis, ginger and salt. Add water to just below the level of the soaked rice and beans. Blend on low to incorporate, then increase speed to make a coarse batter. Add water if the batter becomes too thick. At this point, you can use the batter or season it further.

Seasoning: Heat a skillet on medium and add a few teaspoons of canola oil. When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds. When they begin to crack, add the yellow split peas, cumin and urad dhal. Cook until they turn golden brown then add the onions and a pinch of salt. Cook until the onions are translucent and just begin to turn brown. Remove from the heat and cool. When room temperature, add to the bean/rice batter. If your batter has absorbed additional water, just add a little at a time to loosen it up.

Cooking the dosa: Cast iron skillets are great for cooking dosa pancakes. Heat on medium-high for a few minutes then add a few teaspoons of oil to coat the pan. Place spoonfuls of batter in the hot oil, shaping the batter into a round. It won’t do this on it’s own like pancake batter. I find the dosa cook easily when they are small, about 4 inches in diameter. Continue to cook dosa on one size until the edges begin to look dry and the outside of the dosa take on color. Flip and cook the other side. Season with good sea salt and serve warm.

Christine Ciancetta is part of the Olympia, Washington, Slow Food chapter and is a wonderfully creative participant in Terra Madre 2018’s celebration!

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Quinoa Lima Beans Pilaf

user-submission — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 22:07:18 +0000

Ingredients:

1 cup Camellia Green Baby Lima Beans, cooked
2 cups quinoa, cooked
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium onion, chopped lengthwise
1 medium bell pepper, diced
1/2 tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
salt to taste
1 tbsp cilantro /coriander leaves, chopped

Directions:

Heat oil in a kadai/ sauté pan. Add chopped onions and 1/2 tsp salt. Sauté until the onions turn transparent. Add the chopped bell peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.

Now add the turmeric powder and the drained lima beans and sauté for 2-4 minutes. Add quinoa. Mix well and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until it all comes together.

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves.

Serve hot or at room temperature.

Suchitra Kamath is a blogger and a member of the Slow Food community. This recipe was submitted as part of the 2018 Terra Madre Day as a Food for Change meal.

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Cajun Caviar

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 17:54:24 +0000

Ingredients:

DRESSING

1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic

SALSA

3/4 cup cooked Camellia Brand Green Baby Lima Beans
3/4 cup cooked Camellia Brand Crowder Peas
3/4 cup cooked Camellia Brand Lady Cream Peas
1 large tomato, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
1 medium poblano, seeded and diced (about 2/3 cup)
1 cup fresh or thawed frozen yellow corn
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large tomato, seeded and diced (about 1 cup)
Tortilla chips

Directions:

Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, vinegar, lime juice, Cajun seasoning and minced garlic; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked beans and peas, poblano pepper, corn, red onion and cilantro. Add the dressing to the bean mixture, tossing to combine. Add the diced tomato last, gently tossing to combine.
Cover and chill for up to 2 hours.
Serve with tortilla chips for scooping.

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Loaded Beef & Bean Chili Nachos

Aimee Bussells — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:45:53 +0000

Ingredients:

Tortilla chips
1 cup prepared Beef & Black Bean Chili, warmed
1-2 cups shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1-2 avocados, pitted and diced
Sour cream

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to broil.
Spread a single layer of tortilla chips on a sheet pan, and top evenly with small dollops of prepared chili and a layer of shredded cheese.
Add another layer of tortilla chips, more dollops of chili, and more cheese.
Place sheet pan under broiler and cook for a minute or two, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully, so as not to burn.
Remove nachos from oven, and sprinkle with halved grape tomatoes, chopped cilantro, chopped green onions, and diced avocados. Add a few generous dollops of sour cream, so that nachos can be pulled apart and dipped into the sour cream.

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Easy Refried Beans

Aimee Bussells — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 16:44:50 +0000

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked Camellia Brand Pinto Beans
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
A few drops of liquid smoke
1/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Kosher salt to taste
Tortilla chips
Optional toppings: additional chopped cilantro, chopped red onion, and chopped green onion

Directions:

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, cumin, chili powder and liquid smoke, and sauté for a minute or two.
Add beans, and if they are a bit dry, add vegetable broth as needed. Stir and mash the beans with a bean or potato masher, so that they are no longer whole. Continue to mash beans until the consistency is as chunky or as smooth as you prefer. Add more vegetable broth as often as needed during the mashing process.
Add kosher salt to taste, and stir in chopped cilantro.
Serve with tortilla chips and optional toppings.

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Slow Cooker 3-Bean Vegetarian Chili

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 19:46:17 +0000

Ingredients:

1 large red onion, chopped
4 smoked Hatch chilies, peeled, and chopped (Can substitute 2 Poblano chilies, roasted, peeled, and chopped. See note at bottom on roasting.)
2 (10-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, such as Ro-Tel
4 large cloves minced garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
12 ounces Pale Ale beer (Can substitute vegetable broth.)
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup Camellia Brand Red Kidney Beans, rinsed and sorted
1 cup Camellia Brand Cannellini Beans or Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans, rinsed and sorted
1 cup Camellia Brand Black Beans, rinsed and sorted
1/4 cup olive oil (optional)
Assorted toppings: shredded cheese, diced avocado, minced red onion, sour cream, and chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Add the onion, Hatch chilies (or Poblano chilies), diced tomatoes with chilies, garlic, smoked paprika, beer, broth, and beans to slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beans are tender but not falling apart, adding additional broth as necessary.
During the last 15 minutes of cooking, swirl in 1/4 cup olive oil, if desired.
Serve chili with assorted toppings, if desired.

Notes:

On a scale of 1-5, the spice level of this chili is a 3.

To roast Poblano chilies, preheat oven to 500°F degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Arrange whole peppers in a single layer on baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until skins are completely wrinkled and charred, turning occasionally to promote even roasting. Remove pan from oven, transfer peppers to a bowl, and cover bowl tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Keep covered until peppers are cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes. Remove the skin from each pepper by rubbing lightly beneath your fingers. If you are very sensitive, you may wish to wear gloves. Remove and discard the stems and seeds. Cut peppers into quarters lengthwise and chop.

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Fresh Two-Bean Salsa

Aimee Bussells — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:53:58 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans
2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Pinto Beans
1 cup fresh corn kernels
1/2 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup minced green bell pepper
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
Creole or Cajun Seasoning to taste
1 tablespoon cumin

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl, blending thoroughly. For best results, cover and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight before serving.

*Note: Learn how to cook beans in advance, for use in recipes.

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Vegetarian Black Bean & Rice Casserole

Aimee Bussells — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:53:54 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked brown or white aromatic rice, such as Popcorn, Basmati, or Jasmine rice
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/3 cup diced green bell pepper
1/3 cup diced purple onion
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed, at room temperature
Chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
Creole or Cajun seasoning to taste
2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans
2 cups fresh or frozen sweet corn kernels

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425ºF degrees. Spray an 8-x-8-inch casserole dish with nonstick spray, and set aside.
Combine all ingredients except the black beans and corn in a large mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly. Then gently fold in the black beans and the corn, taking care not to mash them.
Pour mixture into baking dish, and bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Serve hot or at room temperature as a standalone dish, or as a side dish to grilled meat, poultry, or seafood. Also makes a great taco filling!

*Note: Learn how to cook beans in advance, for use in recipes.

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Shrimp and Black Bean Skillet Casserole

Aimee Bussells — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 14:53:45 +0000

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound medium-sized raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 garlic cloves, minced
Creole or Cajun seasoning to taste
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
1 cup uncooked Jasmine rice
1/4 cup minced green onions
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans, room temperature
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus extra for garnish
Sliced scallions for garnish

Directions:

Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil, and heat until oil shimmers. Add shrimp and minced garlic to skillet. Add Creole or Cajun seasoning to taste and red pepper flakes. Cook shrimp, stirring once or twice, until they are just pink, about 4 minutes. Pour the contents of the skillet into a bowl, and set aside.
Set the same skillet over high heat. Add broth, water, rice, more Creole or Cajun Seasoning to taste, and minced scallions. Bring to a boil, and stir to blend. Reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook until rice is tender but not sticky, about 20 minutes.
Remove skillet from heat. Mix in 2 tablespoons lime juice, cooked black beans, and chopped cilantro. Gently combine the shrimp mixture with the rice mixture. Add remaining tablespoon of lime juice, and stir gently to combine. Gently reheat or serve at room temperature.To serve, garnish with sliced scallions and additional chopped cilantro.

*Note: Learn how to cook beans in advance, for use in recipes.

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Bean & Bacon Breakfast Tacos

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:45:00 +0000

Ingredients:

Cooked Camellia Brand Pinto Beans
Eggs
Bacon slices
Shredded cheese
Small flour or corn tortillas
Chopped avocado
Optional toppings: chopped cilantro and pico de gallo

Directions:

Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until well-browned. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cool, break bacon into bits and set aside.
Heat a small amount of oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Whisk eggs in a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and pour into skillet. Cook until eggs are set and put aside.
Heat tortillas, covered with a damp towel, in the microwave. Or, if you have a gas stovetop, use tongs to heat the tortillas over an open flame until charred and hot.
Place warmed tortillas side by side on a plate. Fill each tortilla with scrambled eggs, pinto beans, shredded cheese, bacon bits and chopped avocado. Top with chopped cilantro and pico de gallo, if desired. Serve immediately.

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Pinto Bean Burrito Bowl with Avocado Cilantro Dressing

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:44:52 +0000

Ingredients:

Burrito Bowl

1/2-1 cup cooked Camellia Brand Pinto Beans
Shredded Romaine lettuce
Shredded red cabbage
Frozen corn, thawed or drained, canned corn
Chopped, cooked chicken
Halved grape tomatoes
Crumbled cheese such as goat, feta or pimento cheese with jalapenos
Chopped green onions

Dressing

Half of an avocado
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup water
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
A few squeezes of lime juice
Tabasco green pepper sauce or other hot sauce, to taste

Directions:

Combine burrito bowl ingredients in desired amounts.
To make dressing, add all dressing ingredients to a food processor or blender, and pulse until smooth.
Drizzle dressing over burrito bowl and serve.

Dressing recipe adapted from Pinch of Yum.

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Cowboy Caviar with Blackeye Peas

Aimee Bussells — Thu, 21 May 2015 15:55:22 +0000

Ingredients:

DRESSING

1/3 cup red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Tabasco to taste

SALSA

4 cups cooked Camellia Brand Blackeye Peas
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
1/2 large red onion, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Add hot sauce to taste.
Combine salsa ingredients in a large bowl and toss thoroughly.
Pour dressing over salsa and mix gently. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Serve as a side dish or with chips as an appetizer.

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Black Bean Breakfast Burritos

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:41:55 +0000

Ingredients:

Salsa

1 1/2 cups finely chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt to taste

Burritos

1 1/2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans
2 tablespoons oil or butter
8 eggs
8 flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
1-2 large avocados, chopped
Salt

Directions:

Salsa:

Combine the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, 1 clove mined garlic, and salt to taste, together in a bowl until well blended.
Cover and refrigerate until needed.

Burritos:

Warm beans in a saucepan (if they are cold).
Heat oil or butter in a large skillet. Whisk eggs in a large bowl, pour into skillet and scramble. Set aside and keep warm.
Heat the tortillas in oven or directly on gas burner, flipping with tongs.
Spoon beans, eggs, cheese, salsa, and avocado onto flat tortillas. Season with salt to taste.
Roll into burritos.

Easy Make-Ahead Black Beans

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