Best Banana And Black Bean Saute Recipes

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BANANA-BLACK BEAN EMPAñADAS



Banana-Black Bean Empañadas image

These Latin American turnovers work as appetizers or as a vegetarian main course when served several to a person.

Provided by Diane Brown Savahge

Categories     Bean     Appetizer     Bake     Banana     Bon Appétit     Los Angeles     California     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 firm medium-size banana, diced
3/4 cup chopped onion
1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 17.3-ounce package frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
1 cup (packed) coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 egg, beaten to blend (for glaze)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over high heat. Add banana and sauté until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer banana to paper towels to drain. Add onion to skillet; sauté 3 minutes. Add beans, cilantro, cumin, and cayenne; cook until mixture is hot, about 3 minutes. Using back of fork, mash bean filling to coarse paste; season with salt and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Roll out each puff pastry sheet on floured surfaceto 14-inch square. Cut each into 9 squares. Place 1 heaping tablespoon filling in center of 12 squares (reserve remaining squares for another use). Sprinkle each mound of filling with cheese, then top with bananas, dividing equally. Brush edges of squares with glaze. Fold 1 corner over filling to opposite corner, forming triangle. Using fork, seal crust edges. Arrange on rimmed baking sheet; brush with glaze. Bake empanadas until golden brown, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

CUBAN BLACK BEANS



Cuban Black Beans image

This hearty side dish starts with sofrito, a combination of finely minced onions and green peppers. The tomato puree and sherry give the beans a distinctive flavor.-Nena Linares, Los Angeles, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 2h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups dried black beans, rinsed
1 bay leaf
3 medium green peppers, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1/2 cup sherry or chicken broth
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , Place beans in a large saucepan; add 6 cups water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 1-1/2 to 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute peppers and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomato puree, sherry, sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. Drain beans; discard bay leaf. Stir beans into tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

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