My go-to for solo lunches.
Tag: beans
Good (Bread) Soup
My version of the Italian soup, ribollita.
Moros y Cristianos (Cuban-style Rice and Beans)
Ingredients: 1 white onion, diced 2 cubanelle peppers, diced 4-5 cloves garlic, minced 2 oz can tomato paste 2-15 oz cans black beans (do not drain!) 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon cumin 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar salt freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 cups cooked white rice Directions: In a large […]
Escarole Soup with Zucchini and Italian Sausage
Ingredients: 3/4 lb hot Italian sausage (casings removed) 2 small zucchini, diced 1 small onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 large head escarole, chopped 2 quarts chicken, turkey or vegetable stock 1 15-oz can cannellini beans, drained 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika 1 tablespoon Italian herb seasoning salt freshly ground black pepper Pecorino Romano to […]
Loaded Chili Baked Potatoes
Ingredients: for the chili: 1 lb cubed sirloin or stew meat 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 onion, diced 2-3 jalapenos, diced 20 oz (2 cans) diced tomatoes with chopped chiles, drained 30 oz (2 cans) dark red kidney beans, drained 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 1/2 tablespoons New Mexican chili powder sea salt freshly ground […]
Green Tomato Chili Pie Topped with Chipotle Cotija Cornbread
Ingredients: cornbread layer: 2/3 cup flour 2/3 cup cornmeal 2/3 cup milk 1/3 cup finely crumbled Cotija cheese 1/4 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle 1 egg meat mixture: 1 lb 85% lean ground beef 8 oz canned Mexican style hot tomato sauce* 2 cups […]