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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.