3 green onions, sliced1 medium green pepper, cut into thin, bite-size strips1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon oil2 ½ cups brown rice3 and half cups water1 packet chicken bouillon1 packet Goya ham flavor15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed¾ teaspoon dried oregano2 medium tomatoes, or 14 cherry tomatoes, cut into bite-size pieces In a large pot,… Continue reading Black Bean Pilaf with Ham Flavor
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“Spanish” Quinoa with Marinated Tofu (“The Vegan Slow-Cooker”)
This is a favorite that comes from the book, “The Vegan Slow Cooker”. The original recipe suggests that you could stir in cooked black beans at the end of cooking, but we just happened to have some tofu that week we cooked it. We really liked the way marinated tofu adds its flavor to the… Continue reading “Spanish” Quinoa with Marinated Tofu (“The Vegan Slow-Cooker”)
Split-pea Medley with Lemon and Thyme
1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon olive oil1 strip lemon peel (3" x 1")3-4 sprigs fresh thyme, or ¼ teaspoon dry1 bay leaf¾ cup dried split peas1 ¾ cup vegetable broth1 cup water1/8 teaspoon white pepper3 stalks celery, cut diagonally into ½ inch slices2-3 carrots cut into ½ inch chunks1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Continue reading Split-pea Medley with Lemon and Thyme
Sweet Potato Chili
2 pounds sweet potatoes (3 large), peeled and cut into ¾ inch slices1 large onion, chopped4 cloves garlic, choppedone can pinto beans (14.5 ounces)or1 ¼ cups of cooked pinto beans1 can jalapeno seasoned diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)2 tablespoons chili powder1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper½ cup chopped cilantro cooked… Continue reading Sweet Potato Chili
Slow Cooker Caribbean Oxtails
This recipe comes from the blog, Black Girl Chef’s Whites. I liked this a lot. 1 bunch scallions, chopped6 large cloves garlic, chopped3 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped1 teaspoon ground allspice1 teaspoon sea salt¼ teaspoon crushed habanero pepper4 pounds oxtails1 large onion, thinly sliced6 sprigs fresh thyme2 cups chicken broth or water In… Continue reading Slow Cooker Caribbean Oxtails
Curried Basmati Rice
1 tablespoon oil1 tablespoon butter1 medium onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced½ cup mushrooms, sliced½ cup peas½ red bell pepper, chopped¾ teaspoon salt1 ¼ teaspoon curry powder1 cup basmati rice1 ¾ cups water2 tablespoons toasted, slivered almonds In a medium saucepan, sauté onion and garlic in oil and butter for several minutes. Add curry powder and… Continue reading Curried Basmati Rice
Classic Bola Roja Beans
If you took dark red kidney beans and rolled each one into the shape of a ball, you’d have an idea of what Bola Roja beans look like. Even though this recipe appears on every bag of Goya Bola Roja beans, I put it on one of my cards to remind me to make it.… Continue reading Classic Bola Roja Beans
Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas
I have never made this recipe before, even though I liked well enough to copy it to 3" x 5" card. My inaction is partly the fault of my filing system – physical cards and a physical box. I am hoping, once I have all the recipes digitized, but I’ll be able to find all… Continue reading Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas
Red Lentils and Rice (Goya)
1 pound dry red lentils2 tablespoons oil1 medium onion, chopped2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon grated fresh gingeror2 teaspoons dried ground ginger2 teaspoons curry powder½ teaspoon ground cumin1 packet chicken bouillon2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped1/8 teaspoon black pepper Cooked rice Sort and wash lentils; set aside. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic.… Continue reading Red Lentils and Rice (Goya)
Fagioli all’Ucelletto (Beans With Sage).
This is the original version of a recipe I called elsewhere “Our Favorite White Beans to Top Our Polenta With”, which is a lot quicker. Both versions go well on polenta. 1 pound dried white beans, such as cannellini, soaked and drained15 fresh sage leaves, or ½ teaspoon dried2 garlic cloves¼ cup olive oil (extra-virgin… Continue reading Fagioli all’Ucelletto (Beans With Sage).
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