418 bean optional Recipes

mushroom (any combination of button, shiitake, crimini, oyster and portobello), olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, sherry wine or 3 tbsp brandy, flour, broth (chicken, beef or vegetable), white kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or other small white beans), cream (optional) or 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk (optional), salt and pepper

powdered sugar, sifted (1 full box), unsalted butter, at room temperature (2 sticks), vanilla beans, split and scraped or 1 tsp vanilla extract, cream, brandy or 5 -6 tbsp dark rum, ground nutmeg (optional, for garnish )

olive oil, onions, minced, garlic cloves, minced, black beans, rinsed, water, smoked ham hock, rinsed (any pork or ham bone works fine), bay leaves, chopped parsley (, or cilantro), salt, ground cumin, ground black pepper, left over smoked ham (optional) or 1 lb left over smoked pork, diced (optional), cooked white rice

green chilies, chopped (can use canned ), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, crushed, black beans, drained and rinsed, plain low-fat yogurt, ground cumin, salt, tortilla chips (optional) or cracker (optional)

rice, raw, water, olive oil, red kidney beans, drained & rinsed, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, green pepper, chopped, stalks celery, chopped, salsa, cumin, piri-piri , sauce or 3 dashes your favorite hot sauce, honey (optional) or 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional), salt

onion, finely diced, olive oil, divided, minced garlic, black beans, drained and rinsed, chopped fresh cilantro, egg, lightly beaten, salt , plus more to taste, fresh ground black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, hot sauce, all-purpose flour, creole seasoning or 2 tbsp cajun seasoning or 2 tbsp emeril s original essence, cilantro , avocado slices, sour cream or guacamole, optional garnish

cooked peeled fava beans, lite olive oil, sweet onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, fresh tomato, chopped, hot pepper flakes (optional) or 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional), chopped parsley (for garnish ) (optional)

brown rice, bacon (optional) or 5 slices vegan , crumbled (optional), olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, diced, red kidney beans, undrained, chopped green chilies, chili powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, coriander

pinto beans, salt, pepper, soul seasoning, onion, celery (optional), carrot (optional), ham (optional) or bacon (optional)

black beans (and liquid ), onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, tomato, coarsely chopped, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mild chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, crushed, cinnamon, black pepper, your favorite hot sauce, uncooked white rice, water, oil (optional) or 1 tbsp butter (optional)

olive oil, lean ground beef, chili powder, beef stock (use low sodium if you wish), pasta sauce (home made or in an jar), red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, corn kernels (frozen or canned ), green bell pepper, diced, spaghetti, parmesan cheese (optional), fresh cilantro (optional) or parsley (optional)

green beans, cleaned and ends cut ( 3-4 cups), hot red chili peppers , chopped (optional instead of oil), red pepper, chopped coarsely, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, sesame oil, hot chili oil (i use 1-2tsp), ground ginger, chili powder, cornstarch , mixed in 2 tbsp water, rice vinegar, soy sauce

cranberry juice, chilled, ice cubes, vanilla bean, sparkling wine, garnish (optional): sugar and halved vanilla beans

fajita seasoning for chicken (recipe below), boneless skinless chicken breast , cut into thin strips, vegetable cooking spray, fresh lime juice, salt & fresh ground pepper, chopped fresh cilantro, shredded romaine lettuce, sliced green bell pepper, sliced red bell pepper, red onion, sliced into rings, shredded monterrey jack cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mexican blend cheese, pinto beans (optional) or 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained (optional), roma tomato, diced, black olives, avocado, sliced, salad dressing (creamy cilantro lime dressing recipe below), chili powder (i love ancho or chipotle), ground cumin, mexican oregano, salt, chopped cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, granulated sugar, ground cumin, chili powder

extra virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, jalapeno, finely chopped (ribs and seeds removed, if you don tsp like spicy), garlic clove, chopped, chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground beef , grass-fed, whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands, tomato sauce, water (optional, see above ), kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pinto beans, drained and rinsed, dried masa harina , dissolved in 3 tbsp water (optional), kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, sour cream or yogurt, shredded cheese, chopped onion, cilantro

black beans, black-eyed peas (see note in recipe ), red bell pepper , chopped into pieces the same size as beans, green bell pepper , chopped into pieces the same size as beans, red onion , chopped into pieces the same size as beans, cilantro, chopped (about 1 cup chopped cilantro), salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste, dressing, spike seasoning (optional, but recommended ), ground cumin, ground ancho chile pepper (or use chile powder), fresh lime juice, white balsamic vinegar (or use white wine vinegar), olive oil, salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste, this is probably more dressing than you need for the salad, but if you refrigerate leftovers and eat them later, it s nice to have a little extra dressing to mix in.)

olive oil, onion, finely diced, garlic cloves, minced, carrot, grated, dried oregano, sweet paprika (or chilean aji de color), white beans (great northern or cannellini are best), water (or as much as desired according to your liking of thickness of soup), frozen squash, salt , to taste, kielbasa (optional) or other sausage (optional)

vanilla bean, milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, brandy or liqueur (optional; see notes)