978 optional black Recipes

dried black-eyed peas, garlic cloves (peeled ), water, divided, chopped onions, diced celery, water, cayenne (more to taste ), ground allspice, dried thyme, green bell pepper (or red, seeded and chopped ), fresh corn kernels (or frozen ) (optional), sliced okra (fresh or frozen ), chopped fresh collard greens (or kale or chard or spinach) (optional), diced tomatoes with juice (28-oz can), chopped fresh cilantro (optional, up to 2 ), salt & fresh ground pepper (to taste)

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)

shrimp, fresh, coarse salt, preserved black beans , fermented (found in asian markets, food stores), garlic cloves, minced, ginger, grated, rice wine, ground pork (1/4 to 1/2 cup), soy sauce, chicken stock (optional, won ton or asian chicken powder), dark soy sauce, oyster sauce (no sweetened version, read label on bottle), tapioca starch, powder with 3-6 tbsp water (substitute cornstarch), eggs, slightly beaten with 2 tbsp water, scallions (spring, green onion), peanut oil, sesame oil

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)

honey, dijon mustard or 1 tbsp stone ground mustard, balsamic vinegar , to taste, whole peppercorn, optional (black,white, green and or or pink )

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 )