Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 I would say black beans are my fave. And soup is my fave thing to make with them. And I put them in quesadillas. Add some chipotle & lallalalalalalalalaaaaaaa.....!!!!!! Beth Pat <drpatsant wrote: 1. Give a choice, what kind of beans would they be? 2. What dish would you suddenly and magically make out of them? Recent Activity 12 New Members 3 New Files Visit Your Group Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 > I would say black beans are my fave. And soup is my fave thing to make with them. And I put them in quesadillas. Oh I'm with you there - and also garbanzos! I could just eat those two, alternately or together, and touch no others. My dh likes to be more advanturous, which is great, and since I like other beans too . . . But before I sign off, do you have a favourite soup with black beans? I don't use beans much in soup - mostly lentils and split peas, for some reason (probably laziness). Love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 The thing I like most with black beans is just plain white rice...they're soo good mixed together. As far as a soup...I'm not sure...I think I've had one just called " black bean soup " but it's been a while...I usually eat vegetable, lentil or something like that...usually like the soups from progresso they have some good vegetarian choices. -Heather , " Pat " <drpatsant wrote: > > > I would say black beans are my fave. And soup is my fave thing to make with them. > And I put them in quesadillas. > > Oh I'm with you there - and also garbanzos! I could just eat those two, alternately or > together, and touch no others. My dh likes to be more advanturous, which is great, and > since I like other beans too . . . > > But before I sign off, do you have a favourite soup with black beans? I don't use beans > much in soup - mostly lentils and split peas, for some reason (probably laziness). > > Love, Pat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 > The thing I like most with black beans is just plain white > rice...they're soo good mixed together. Just the plain boiled beans? Or do you add some sort of flavouring, sauce, whatever? I'm afraid I'm a bit spoiled (well, wouldn't ya know!) and like mine to taste of something besides the bean. My preference in rice is brown rice Wonderful nutty flavour!!! >As far as a soup...I'm not > sure...I think I've had one just called " black bean soup " but it's > been a while...I usually eat vegetable, lentil or something like > that...usually like the soups from progresso they have some good > vegetarian choices. I've not tried canned soups in a while, although I'm assured that there are some great selections on the market now, even in the vegetarian and vegan lines. Progresso? Dunno if that's available here, but will keep my eyes open for their products. Love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 When I cook beans, I cook them like soup stock, lol, & add carrots, onions, celery, peppers, hot peppers....ETC. Gotta pick out the veggies before the beans get too soft, though! Often I will cook beans this way only cooked until BARELY softened then use what I need for the recipe & freeze the rest. Then the beans finish cooking in whatever recipe. I don't have a fave soup recipe. I make a diff recipe each time. It certainly isn't canned, though. Happy cooking! Pat <drpatsant wrote: Just the plain boiled beans? Or do you add some sort of flavouring, sauce, whatever? I'm afraid I'm a bit spoiled (well, wouldn't ya know!) and like mine to taste of something besides the bean. My preference in rice is brown rice Recent Activity 5 New Members 18 New Files Visit Your Group Give Back for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 > When I cook beans, I cook them like soup stock, lol, & add carrots, onions, celery, peppers, hot peppers....ETC. Gotta pick out the veggies before the beans get too soft, though! Good idea. When I make stock I boil it all up in my pasta pot - with all veggies inside the strainer part - that way they life out nicely and leave just the liquid. Now if I could employ some kind of system to keeping beans separate from the rest of the veggies in the stock I'd have it made. Hmmmmm. Veggies in a cheesecloth bag (like a bouquet garni only muuuuch bigger?) It'd need to be a big one! LOL Love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Hmmm...one of those pasta cookers? How far down in the pot does the insert go? If it doesn't go all the way down, you could put beans in the pot & veggies in the insert or vice versa. OR use the insert in a bigger pot. I have a tendency to make stock in my 22qt. stockpot. Quite obscene really. You'd laugh to see me picking out veggies. Pat <drpatsant wrote: Good idea. When I make stock I boil it all up in my pasta pot - with all veggies inside the strainer part - that way they life out nicely and leave just the liquid. Now if I could employ some kind of system to keeping beans separate from the rest of the veggies in the stock I'd have it made. Hmmmmm. Veggies in a cheesecloth bag (like a bouquet garni only muuuuch bigger?) It'd need to be a big one! LOL Love, Pat Recent Activity 5 New Members 18 New Files Visit Your Group Give Back for Good Get inspired by a good cause. Y! Toolbar Get it Free! easy 1-click access to your groups. Start a group in 3 easy steps. Connect with others. . Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 > Hmmm...one of those pasta cookers? How far down in the pot does the insert go? If it doesn't go all the way down, you could put beans in the pot & veggies in the insert or vice versa. OR use the insert in a bigger pot. Drat, it goes all the way down. And my bigger pot isn't quite big enough to make any difference Never mind. Good thinking, though - thinking outside the, er, pot - if only. >I have a tendency to make stock in my 22qt. stockpot. Quite obscene really. You'd laugh to see me picking out veggies. 22qt pot? Good grief, woman, how big IS your family!!!! I'm in shock. Have to go now and rest up after that. Nighty-night, all. Love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Umm, just me, hubby & 2 little kids. When I started making stock from scratch, dh was so excited he bought me a 22qt pot to make it in. Heehee. Pat <drpatsant wrote: >I have a tendency to make stock in my 22qt. stockpot. Quite obscene really. You'd laugh to see me picking out veggies. 22qt pot? Good grief, woman, how big IS your family!!!! I'm in shock. Have to go now and rest up after that. Nighty-night, all. Love, Pat Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by " Green Rating " at Autos' Green Center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Nope I just buy cans of black beans, I usually get the brand called 'bush's'. As far as flavoring, I'm a pretty plain person and I usually just add salt if I feel like it. It'd be good with brown rice too I'm sure...I also like brown rice and will be eating more of it...I just have to finish the white rice I have first. , " Pat " <drpatsant wrote: > > > The thing I like most with black beans is just plain white > > rice...they're soo good mixed together. > > Just the plain boiled beans? Or do you add some sort of flavouring, sauce, > whatever? I'm afraid I'm a bit spoiled (well, wouldn't ya know!) and like > mine to taste of something besides the bean. My preference in rice is > brown rice Wonderful nutty flavour!!! > > >As far as a soup...I'm not > > sure...I think I've had one just called " black bean soup " but it's > > been a while...I usually eat vegetable, lentil or something like > > that...usually like the soups from progresso they have some good > > vegetarian choices. > > I've not tried canned soups in a while, although I'm assured that there > are some great selections on the market now, even in the vegetarian and > vegan lines. Progresso? Dunno if that's available here, but will keep my eyes > open for their products. > > Love, Pat I live in Central Pennsyvania and Progresso Soup is a pretty big thing...where are you from? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I make my pinto (and black) beans in the pressure cooker and I do not soak them first, so they go through two cooking phases. After I bring them to pressure the first time for just a few minutes, I drain the liquid, then I put some evoo in the pan and add chopped onion, seeded & chopped jalapeno and whole cumin seed which I cook until the onion is soft. Then I put the beans back in and add the water. After they cook I drain off some of the water if there is too much and I then I add oregano and an Italian sausage seasoning (this is just an herb and spice blend that is used in making Italian sausage, but it does not contain anything besides the herbs and spices), and some salt and vinegar. Sometimes that is all, but if I am feeling more inspired, I may also add cilantro and/or beer. I have also used chipotles in adobo instead of jalapeno and sometimes I just leave the jalapeno out altogether. From there they can be eaten as is, or mashed in to refried beans, or thinned down into soup. I have served them with rice (black beans go really well with yellow rice) or tortillas or tortilla chips or corn bread. Or, they can be used in other recipes. Yum! Kristin Check out my blog! http://kristinsbookshelf.blogspot.com/ Bored stiff? Loosen up... Download and play hundreds of games for free on Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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