Beans and Grains Recipes

Heartburn and soul

Vegetables News — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 01:22:01 +0000

Heartburn and soul Man's low-acid salsa recipe is now his business BY DAVID NICHOLSON McClatchy Tribune HAMPTON, Va.

Chicken and Chili Soup

RecipeFeed.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:18:53 +0000

1 t Margarine -- * see note
1 md Onion -- finely chopped
1 lg Garlic clove -- minced
1 lg Celery stalk -- diced
4 1/2 c Chicken stock -- defatted
3/4 c Skinless boneless chicken br
1 cn Green chiles -- ** see note
1 1/2 c Cauliflower flowerets -- chopp
1 c Kidney beans, canned -- draine
2 tb Cornstarch
1 c Cheddar cheese, lowfat -- grat
1/4 c Cold water

Recipe by: Skinny Soups In a medium sized saucepan melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion, gar Add remaining broth, cooked chicken, chilies, cauliflower, and kidney beans Meanwhile, in a small bowl or cup, combine cornstarch and water. Add mixtu In 2 or 3 batches, add cheese to soup, stirring well after each batch. Sti Keeps in refrigerator 1-2 days.

Chicken and Black Bean Salad

RecipeFeed.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:18:53 +0000

30 oz Black beans; drain,rinse
3 c Chicken; cooked, cubed
6 Green onions; sliced
1 Sweet red pepper; chop
1 Sweet yellow pepper; chop
2 Tomatoes, coarse chop
1/4 c Coriander; chop, fresh
----------------------------------DRESSING---------------------------------- 1 Jalapeno pepper; minced
1 ts Grated lime rind
1/4 c Lime juice
1 cl Garlic; minced
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
1/4 c Vegetable oil
Use canned black beans (15oz (425mL) per can) In large bowl, gently stir together black beans, chicken, onions, red and yellow peppers and tomatoes. Dressing: in small bowl, whisk together jalapeno pepper, lime rind and juice, garlic, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Pour over salad; add coriander and toss gently.

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Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas

RecipeFeed.com — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:18:53 +0000

1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts -- cooked
1 cup green bell peppers -- sliced
1 cup red onion -- sliced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon olive oil
8 flour tortillas
2 cups black beans, cooked
1 1/2 cups shredded lowfat cheddar cheese -- or Jack
salsa -- optional nonfat sour cream -- optional cilantro -- optional
Heat oven to 375F. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, saute peppers, onions and chili powder in hot oil until vegetables are slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Place 4 tortillas on a large baking sheet. Evenly spread beans over tortillas. Top with pepper mixture, chicken and cheese. Top each with remaining tortillas and press down lightly. Bake until heated through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Cut each quesadilla into quarters and serve with salsa, sour cream and cilantro. Per 1/2 quesadilla 341 calories, 9.1 g fat (24%) 56 mg cholesterol, 450 mg sodium, 4.2 g dietary fiber
Variation ^ Substitute chili beans for black ones, and use 1/2 cup each of green and red bell peppers instead of all green.
(c) 1996 Rodale Press Prevention's (Quarterly) Guide to Low-Fat, High Flavor Cooking. [mc-recipe: patH 23 Sep 96]

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Judge OKs fast-track hearing on Mich. baiting ban

Vegetables News — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 20:43:47 +0000

TRAVERSE CITY - Opponents are suing to overturn a recently imposed ban on feeding and baiting deer in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

History Channel in Ore for Tater Tots

Vegetables News — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:14:54 +0000

How did a 'tater become a tot? A History Channel crews visited here recently for a Modern Marvels segment to find out, in the land where the tot is top 'tater, pretty much.

Liven up rolls with cheddar broccoli popovers

Vegetables News — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:41:47 +0000

Popovers complement nearly any meal and are a great alternative to dinner rolls.

Fancy egg scramble makes a stress-free supper

Vegetables News — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:29:14 +0000

By Sunday evening, the mere idea of dinner seems dull. What to do when you don't want to cook? You could go out, but why strain the budget for a mundane meal? Besides, going to a restaurant under must-do ...

Snohomish facility gets first loads of canola seed to make biodiesel

Vegetables News — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 03:12:41 +0000

Snohomish County on Tuesday rolled out its first $12 million center to dry and store canola seed, steps needed before turning them into biodiesel.

Say OK to okra: Viscous veggie perks up dishes

Vegetables News — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:50:35 +0000

Maybe part of why Southerners love okra is because they're not afraid to eat it.