Black Bean Recipes

Here are my family's favorite Black Bean Recipes.  In addition to being quite tasty, black beans are power hitters in the fiber department and a high fiber diet has been shown to have numerous health benefits including lowering cholesterol levels, regulating blood sugar levels and aiding in weight loss.  They are also loaded with anti-oxidants and have a small amount of Omega 3 fatty acids.  These are just plain good for you.  In addition to these delicious recipes, I love to add them out of the can to a salad.

Black Bean Salad
1 Can (15 oz.) Black Beans, drained
1 Can of Mexican corn
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Combine all ingredients and mix well
Chill well before serving
Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Easy Black Bean Soup
1 16 ounce can of Black Beans
1 Cup of Water
2 teaspoons minced onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt - or salt to taste

Puree beans and water. If you puree them all the way, the soup will be thin. I prefer a thicker soup and puree them about half way.

Add other ingredients and heat. Simmer 5 minutes.

This is one of my favorite recipes - quick, easy, delicious and nutritious!

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