25 Pounds of Beans... - Page 2

[Sol_y_Paz]

Black bean salsa dip
Black beans in chili
Black beans in salad (cooked and cold) or toss with a pico de gallo style mix
Black beans in pasta salad
Black bean burgers
Black beans in soup
Black beans in gumbo
Black beans in quesadillas
Black beans in burritos
Black beans in fish tacos

[tifpaul]

An easy soup my children love:

Rinse black beans (soaking optional) and simmer in chicken broth until soft.

Puree in blender to make black bean soup.

Top with sliced ham, grated cheese, crushed tortilla chips, avacado, salsa, etc.

[jadekat]

Originally Posted by amcal

I make a breakfast bar that's full of protein, fiber and healthy fat so they keep you satisfied for hours. They have pureed beans in them but, you can't even tell they're in there. I promise! I make a pan of them on the weekend, cut them into bars and freeze for a grab and go breakfast.

Breakfast Bean Bars:
2 cups oats (I used old fashioned)
1 cup whole wheat flour (I've subbed coconut flour but you have to add 2 additional eggs)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
¼ tsp salt
one can (or equivalent dried beans that have been soaked/cooked) white beans, rinsed and drained (I've even used black beans with no problem)
¼ cup butter, softened (can sub coconut oil)
1 cup packed brown sugar (I used 1 C coconut palm sugar and 2 T molasses and I've also added a bunch of dates in place of the sweetener)
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla
1 - 1 1/2 cup any combo of mix ins you like:
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup raisins or dried cranberries (I did golden raisins)
¼–½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (I did raw sunflower seeds since my kids class is nut free)
2–4 Tbsp ground flaxseed (optional) (I sometimes forget to add this and they're fine)

Preheat the oven to 350°F.Place the oats in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until it resembles coarse flour. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt and process until combined. Transfer to a large bowl.

Put the beans into the food processor and pulse until roughly puréed. Add the butter and process until well blended. Add the brown sugar, egg and vanilla and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl.

Pour the bean mixture into the oat mixture and stir by hand until almost combined; add the chocolate chips, cranberries, nuts and flaxseed and stir just until blended. Spread dough onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray, and flatten with your hand (you may need to grease your hands for this).

Bake for 14–16 minutes, until pale golden. Cut into bars. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

This sounds . I can't wait to try them!