• Black Bean Fiesta

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    Black Bean Fiesta

    From www.naturalhealthyconcepts.com
    Recipe Category All Recipes, Appetizers, Sides
    Author Christine Andrew

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup black beans, dry
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 1 garlic clove pressed
    • 1 cup celery minced
    • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped
    • 1/2 cup filtered water
    • 1/2 teaspoon fennel
    • 1 teaspoon coriander, ground
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
    • 3 large Roma tomatoes, chopped
    • 2-3 cup collard greens
    • 1 cup filtered water
    • 2 oranges
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

    Instructions

    • Cook beans as directed after soaking overnight, or used canned beans, drained well.
    • Saute onions, garlic, celery, pepper in 1/2 cup water in large saucepan for 15 minutes or so, adding more water as needed.
    • Stir in spices.
    • Add black beans and chopped tomatoes, cover and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
    • While bean mixture is simmering, remove stems from greens, rinse and chop into 1/4 inch strips.
    • Bring greens and 1 cup water to boil in separate saucepan, cover and reduce heat to simmer til greens are wilted.
    • Meanwhile, peel oranges.
    • When beans are ready, toss with drained greens and soy sauce.
    • Season with salt as needed.
    • Serve with cooked rice and orange sections for garnish.