During football season, we consume a lot of dips! I made a different type every week for during the game. Dips like this creamy black bean and corn dip are always a life-saver because they take no time at all to whip up!
Canned black beans and frozen corn make the bulk of this dip while jarred salsa and taco seasonings yield most of the flavor. My secret ingredient to make it creamy might just surprise you! Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks, Southwestern
Tagged Black Beans, Salsa, Sweet Corn, Yogurt
During winter when I’m craving a big warm cozy bowl of soup, I always make a big batch of vegetable soup. This year I switched it up from my best-ever vegetable soup and made this roasted poblano and quinoa vegetable soup.
The backbone of the two soups is the same, plenty of aromatics, flavorful broth, a sprinkle of seasonings and a balance of different flavored vegetables. I love the heat of the poblanos balanced with the sweetness of corn and bell pepper in this version. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Peppers, poblano, quinoa, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Vegan
I can’t believe that December is in full swing already. This fall has flown by so quickly and now it is practically winter. During the fall, I don’t dive into pumpkin spice season so much. I do, however, love football food season. This black bean taco dip is one that I made repeatedly this year.
The base for this dip is black beans, seasoned with onion and taco seasoning (garlic, cumin, chili powder and paprika). Then I add salsa to give the dip some more body, and of course flavor. Continue reading
Posted in Appetizer, Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Snacks
Tagged Black Beans, Cheese, Quick and Easy, Salsa
I started making this easy southwest chopped salad for lunches last summer and it is still a favorite. Although this salad requires a little chopping, I still consider it easy because I almost always have all the ingredients on hand.
Having a well stocked pantry makes it easy to whip up a good lunch without much pre-thought. I use canned black beans, frozen corn, jarred jalapenos, bagged tortilla chips, hot sauce and bottled ranch. I always have cabbage and onions in the fridge. Therefore the greens are ususally the only thing I need to put on the grocery list! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Quick and Easy, Salad, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Cabbage, Jalapenos, Kale, Red cabbage, Romaine, Spinach, Sweet Corn
Is everyone else enjoying the fall weather? I’m still adjusting to the cold this season, and a warm bowl of soup sure does help! This vegetarian black bean soup is hearty and full of protein, perfect for cold nights.
My favorite thing to do with this soup is to spice it up! I serve mine with an extra dash of hot sauce and fresh jalapenos. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegan, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Celery, Jalapenos, Lime, Sweet Corn
Bowl meals come by many names, Buddah bowls, power bowls, nourish bowls, grain bowls, etc., and are just about the easiest thing to make. You just toss everything into a bowl! The ratio of ingredients is what I like best about bowl meals, including this sweet potato kale quinoa bowl.
This bowl is not a kale salad, and it is not a quinoa salad either. It is truely a bowl meal that is balanced with grains and proteins, fresh vegetables and cooked vegetables, as well as crunchy and soft textures. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Grains, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Feta, Kale, quinoa, Sweet Potato
Have you ever tried hominy? I have to admit that testing this recipe was my first time cooking with hominy. It has a pleasant nutty flavor and soft, fluffy texture. Try it in this chipotle sweet potato hominy soup to see what I mean!
I loaded this soup up with lots of vegetables to make it hearty and filling, but still light. Sweet potato is the star of this dish, right behind the hominy, and so I added chipotle for a sweet and spicy kick. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Soup, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Chipotle, Sweet Corn, Sweet Potato
I had 2 sweet potato plants in my garden this summer and I finally harvested them yesterday. It’s sad to see the garden finally be done for the season, but it is exciting to have a great sweet potato harvest this year to use in my sweet potato black bean tostadas!
I absolutely adore sweet potatoes in spicy dishes. The sweet and the heat are made for each other! In this dish I use red pepper flake to add plenty of kick. Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Cilantro, Sweet Potato, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Friends, I love to grill. At least once a week I fire up the charcoal and enjoy some time on the patio. This week I am working with Cabot Cheese to create budget-friendly grilling recipes. My grilled sweet potato black bean quesadillas are simple to make, as well as hearty and satisfying.
I received free samples of Cabot Cheese mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by Cabot Cheese and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. Continue reading
Posted in Mexican, Quick and Easy, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Cheese, Chipotle, Sweet Potato, Tortillas, Vegetarian
Do you guys ever have those moments when you see a picture of a recipe and you just have to make it!? Well it happenend to me when I saw two of my favorite ingredients together: black beans and pasta! I made my own healthy tweeks to this black bean taco pasta salad recipe.
First of all, I don’t mess around with taco seasoning packets. I stock so many spices, there is no need! Also, those packets have added ingredients that you don’t need. Just keep a well stocked spice rack and you are set! Continue reading
Posted in Gluten Free Dishes, Pasta, Quick and Easy, Side Dish, Southwestern, Vegetarian Main Dish
Tagged Black Beans, Cheese, Noodles, Peppers, Quick and Easy, Sweet Corn, Tomatoes, Yogurt
