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Black Beans

Black Beans

Ingredients 2 cans black beans (15 ounce) 1/2 onion (medium) 2 garlic clove 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin (ground) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon oregano (fresh or dried) Directions 1. Carefully drain the juice from one can of…

Overhead view of black eyed peas and collard greens in brown bowl

Black-Eyed Pea and Collard Greens Soup

Ingredients 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 pound deli ham, sliced (4 ounces) 3 cups collard greens, stems removed and chopped (1/2 pound) 1 can (14.5 ounce) broth (fat-free, low sodium chicken or…

Blue Corn Pan Bread

Blue Corn Pan Bread

Ingredients 3 cups water 2 cups blue cornmeal (yellow may be used) 1 cup cornmeal (yellow) 3/4 cup raisins 1/2 cup sprouted wheat 1/3 cup brown sugar Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line…

Blueberry Chicken Pasta Salad with Field Greens

Blueberry Chicken Pasta Salad with Field Greens

Lively mix of fresh blueberries, red pepper, whole-grain penne pasta and field greens tossed with a blueberry vinaigrette. Ingredients For the blueberry vinaigrette 1/2 cup fresh blueberries 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Dijon…

Muffins (Panecillos) de Arándano Azúl

Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 2 egg 1/2 cup milk, low-fat 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen) Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375…

Berry Bread Pudding

Berry Bread Pudding

his no-cook variation of bread pudding, uses bread, berries, yogurt, and time to create a pudding style dish.

Close Up of Strawberry Jelly in a Bowls with Fresh Berries on a Kitchen Table

Berry Good Dessert

Ingredients 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 cups sliced strawberries 1 cup grape juice Directions 1. Wash and slice the berries and then place in a shallow dish (9×9 brownie pan works well). 2. Combine gelatin and grape juice in a small…

Better Baking Mix

Better Baking Mix

From biscuits to pizza dough, this baking mix makes can be used for many recipes.

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Black Bean and Couscous Salad

Ingredients 1/2 cup chicken broth, low-sodium (or low-sodium vegetable broth) 1/2 cup couscous (uncooked) 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground fresh lime juice (1 Tablespoon, optional) 1 can black beans, low-sodium (drained and rinsed) 1/2 onion,…

Beef and Vegetable Soup

Beef and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 1/2 cans low-sodium whole kernel corn (about 23 ounces) 1 can low-sodium carrots (about 15 ounces) 1 can low-sodium potatoes (sliced, about 15 ounces) 1 can low-sodium diced tomatoes (about 15 ounces) 1 small…