978 black optional Recipes

lean ground beef, white onions, chopped, fresh garlic cloves, minced, dark chili powder, hot hungarian paprika, garlic salt, garlic powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, black pepper, red chili pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, ground allspice, bay leaf, tomato paste, dark molasses, dark brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, tabasco sauce, beef bouillon cubes, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, dark red kidney beans, mexicorn, sliced black olives, water, balsamic vinegar (optional)

vegetable broth, canned or made from bouillon cubes, mushrooms, quartered, shredded carrot, potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes, black beans, rinsed and drained, whole tomatoes, cut up, fresh cilantro, chopped, low-fat sour cream (optional) or 1/2 yogurt (optional)

ground chuck, onion, chopped, taco seasoning, corn, drained, black beans, undrained, tomato soup, water, jalapeno pepper, diced, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, green onion, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips (optional) or chili cheese corn chips (optional)

salt, black pepper, ground cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, pork tenderloin (approx . weight), olive oil, dark brown sugar (not light ), chopped garlic, hot sauce (tabasco), fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, dijon mustard, curry powder, salt, black pepper, olive oil, navel oranges, baby spinach leaves, trimmed (6 cups), napa cabbage, thinly sliced (from 1 medium head ), red bell pepper , cut lengthwise into thin strips, golden raisin, avocados

sweet potatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, finely diced, black beans, drained and rinsed, rotel tomatoes & chilies, red pepper flakes, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, sea salt, reduced-fat sour cream (optional) or 4 tbsp nonfat sour cream (optional), chopped fresh cilantro (optional), chopped fresh chives (optional)

bison steak, trimmed and cubed, red onion, diced, red bell pepper, diced, garlic, minced, spray oil, dried oregano, pimenton , smoked spanish paprika, chili powder, more to taste, ground cumin, granulated garlic, tomato paste, diced fire roasted tomatoes with green chili, black beans, washed chopped collard greens , or other dark leafy green, crumbled corn tortilla chips , optional, frozen peeled edamame (green soybeans), corn starch mixed with 1/3 cup cool water, substitute 1 tbsp oil for vegan version, any diced tomatoes would work as well

stalk celery diced, whole white or yellow onions diced, garlic smashed, diced, olive oil, frozen crinkle cut carrots, frozen broccoli florets, sweet potatoes peeled, cut into small chunks, russet potatoes peeled, cut into large chunks, salt to taste, black pepper, sage, oregano, basil, celery seed, half-and-half (original unsweetened almond milk as a vegan substitute), water

cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, minute rice or 4 cups cooked rice, olive oil (spray mist delivery is best), eggs, frozen mixed vegetables, soy sauce (to taste), teriyaki sauce, butter-flavored cooking spray, salt , to taste, ground black pepper , to taste

jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined (leaving tail on is optional but makes for a beautiful presentation), real butter (1 stick no substitute), oregano, garlic cloves, minced, black pepper, lemon, juiced, seasoning salt (like season-all ), warm french bread

high-quality unsweetened chocolate bars, butter or 1/3 cup coconut oil or 1/3 cup shortening, black beans, rinsed well (canned ), agave nectar or 1 cup honey, vanilla extract, instant espresso powder (if avoiding coffee, sub in 1 tsp almond extract), salt, coconut flour (found in health food section of grocery store) or 2/3 cup almond flour (found in health food section of grocery store), flax seed meal, baking soda, walnut pieces (optional) or 1 cup chopped almonds (optional), unsweetened chocolate chips (optional)

bulgur, water, canned tomatoes, undrained (28 oz can), olive oil, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, ground cumin, chili powder, tabasco sauce or 1 tbsp hot pepper sauce or 1/4 tsp cayenne, green bell peppers, chopped, corn, black beans, drained cooked (14 oz can), red kidney beans, drained cooked (14 oz can), salt, cheddar cheese (optional) or monterey jack cheese (optional), cilantro (optional)

oranges, olive oil, chopped onions, garlic cloves, pressed, chili powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, seasoned canned black beans, drained (can use unseasoned beans and increased the spices a little), diced tomatoes with juice, dark chocolate (optional) or 1 -2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional), dijon mustard (optional), hot pepper sauce , to taste, sour cream or plain yogurt, to taste, chopped fresh cilantro , to taste

hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes (with or without garlic), diced serrano pepper , without seeds, red onion, chopped cilantro, mrs. dash seasoning mix, salt, sugar, olive oil, corn kernel, drained (optional), black beans, drained (optional)

dried black beans, bell peppers, olive oil, chopped onion, chili powder, ground cumin, dried basil, dried oregano, wine vinegar, cooked brown rice, sea salt, ripe tomato, chopped, cheese (optional) or 8 slices soy (optional)

lemon, plus slices, for optional garnish, sugar, water, black cherry grape juice, cherry-flavored seltzer water , from 1 liter bottle, ice cubes

potatoes , raw, cut into cubes (aloo), peas (matar), paneer cheese (optional), vegetable oil, onions, chopped, fresh ginger, peeled and minced, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, green chili pepper, minced (adjust for preference on spiciness), tomatoes, chopped, salt, turmeric powder, ground black pepper, paprika, red chili powder, garam masala, water, cilantro (to garnish , coriander)

butter or 1/2 cup margarine, sugar, dark corn syrup, vinegar, slightly beaten egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, fresh ground pepper, crushed anise seeds (optional) or 1 tsp anise extract (optional), ground cinnamon (this is in addition to the 1/2 tsp above, for sprinkling tops)

chicken broth, butter, olive oil, onion, minced, arborio rice, chicken stock, parmesan cheese, finely grated, butter, salt & fresh ground pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, celery, leaf (optional for garnish )