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Beef & Black Bean Chili

Aimee Bussells — Sat, 23 Jun 2018 01:55:45 +0000

Ingredients:

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
3 cups Merlot wine
1/4 pound bacon
4 tablespoons canola oil
1 pound lean ground round
2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Black Beans
Salt to taste

Directions:

Sauté garlic and onion in butter, until limp, about 4 minutes, in a large pot. Stir in brown sugar and cook until onion and garlic are browned slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
Add red wine vinegar, tomato paste, chicken broth, cumin, cayenne, chili powder, and wine to pot. Bring to a simmer and cook approximately 35 minutes, or until liquid is reduced by half.
In a skillet, fry the bacon in oil until it browns. Remove bacon from pan and set aside. When cool, chop into small pieces.
Brown the ground meat in bacon grease, about 20 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
Add bacon, beef, and beans to reduced wine mixture. Bring to a simmer and cook until chili has thickened, about 20 minutes.
Add salt to taste.

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Tuna White Bean Salad

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:28:42 +0000

Ingredients:

14 ounces canned tuna
3 ½ cups cooked, cooled Camellia Brand Great Northern Beans
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley
Kosher salt
Pepper

Directions:

Drain the canned tuna and add to a large bowl. Add the beans and stir to combine.
Add chopped red onion and halved grape tomatoes to bowl.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, and fresh herbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
Pour over salad mixture, and toss gently. Serve with additional chopped fresh herbs.

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Navy Bean Salad

Aimee Bussells — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 20:25:58 +0000

Ingredients:

1/2 pound cooked and cooled Camellia Brand Navy Beans
2/3 cup finely julienned carrots
1/2 cup finely sliced red onion
1 cup canned or fresh corn kernels
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar (or white balsamic vinegar)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or cilantro)
1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Mix navy beans, carrots, red onion and corn in a bowl.
Add vinegar, olive oil, parsley, salt and pepper, and toss gently to distribute dressing.

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Black Bean Burgers

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:49:22 +0000

Frijoles Negros (Cuban Black Beans)

Aimee Bussells — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:14:07 +0000

Ingredients:

1 (1-pound package) Camellia Brand Black Beans
9 cups stock (preferably sodium-free, to help beans cook more quickly)
1 pound seasoning meat
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, mashed
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 cup dry sherry
Salt (to taste)
Cayenne pepper (to taste)
Chopped cilantro (for garnish)
Sour cream (for garnish)
Red onion, finely chopped (for garnish)

Directions:

Rinse and sort beans. (Optional: Soak beans using your preferred method.)
Add beans, stock, and seasoning meat to a large pot and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer beans until tender, about 1 hour.
In a large Dutch oven, sauté the onions and green pepper in olive oil until the onions are translucent; add mashed garlic and sauté another minute or so.
Add the cooked beans, oregano, cumin, salt, bay leaf, vinegar, and sherry. Cover and simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.
Add additional salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and chopped red onions.

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Lima Bean Spread

Aimee Bussells — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:32:01 +0000

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked Camellia Brand Large Lima Beans
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

Purée cooked lima beans in a food processor.
Add puréed beans to a large bowl, and mix in remaining ingredients until well blended.
Cover and chill for at least 4 hours.
Serve by spreading on toasted bread slices or crackers.

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Garbanzo Hot Pot

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:02:30 +0000

Ingredients:

1 large yellow onion, chopped
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup uncooked bulgur
1 ½ cups cooked Camellia Brand Garbanzo Beans
4 cups vegetable stock
3/4 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups chopped cauliflower
2 cups kale or Swiss chard, de-stemmed and cut into thin ribbons
Olive oil for finishing drizzle (optional)
Red onion, chopped (optional)

Directions:

In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté onions in olive oil and salt until they start to soften. Stir in bulgur, garbanzos and vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, until the mixture starts to thicken.
Simmer until bulgur is cooked through; then add orange juice.
Add cauliflower and kale to pot; simmer a few minutes, until cauliflower is just tender. If mixture is too thick, thin with additional water or stock.
Salt to taste.
Serve garnished with a drizzle of olive oil and chopped red onion.

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Curried Lentil Salad

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:40:32 +0000

Ingredients:

Dressing

3/4 cup corn oil (or grapeseed oil or other light oil)
1/2 cup wine vinegar (or white balsamic)
2 tablespoons curry powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Salad

1 (1-pound) package Camellia Brand Lentils
1 1/2 cups dried currants
1/3 cup capers
1 cup finely chopped red onion

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients and set aside.
Rinse and sort lentils.
Add lentils to a saucepan and cover with water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook for 20-30 minutes, just until tender. Add water as needed to make sure the lentils are just barely covered.
Rinse and drain well, combine with the dressing, and refrigerate overnight.
At least 2 hours before serving, add the currants, capers and onions to the lentils and mix well. Refrigerate two more hours and serve.

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Chipotle Baked Beans

Aimee Bussells — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:18:53 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked Camellia Brand Navy Beans
1/2 red onion, chopped
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons yellow mustard
4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoons pureed chipotle pepper in adobo sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350° F.
Combine all ingredients, and pour mixture into a casserole dish.
Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbling.

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Field Pea Salsa

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:04:24 +0000

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked and cooled Camellia Brand Field Peas
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Rinse, sort, and cook peas.
Stir all ingredients together.
Chill one hour.

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Slow Cooker Curried Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew

Aimee Bussells — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:59:53 +0000

Ingredients:

3 cups peeled, 1-inch cubed sweet potatoes
¼ cup chopped red onion
1 ½ cups baby carrots
¾ cup dry Camellia Brand Lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger root
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 ¾ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups frozen cut green beans, thawed
½ cup plain fat-free yogurt

Directions:

Rinse and sort beans.
In a 4-quart slow cooker, combine sweet potatoes, onion, carrots, and lentils.
In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add curry powder, cumin, salt, pepper, ginger root and garlic; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in broth.
Pour mixture into slow cooker; stir. Cover; cook on low 6 hours.
Increase heat setting to high. Stir in green beans. Cover; cook about 15 minutes longer or until green beans are heated through, but still crisp.
Serve topped with yogurt.

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