Best Black Beans And Greens Recipes

JERK SHRIMP WITH SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEANS AND A SALAD OF MIXED BABY GREENS WITH HONEY DRESSING

JERK SHRIMP WITH SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEANS AND A SALAD OF MIXED BABY GREENS WITH HONEY DRESSING image

Categories Bean Potato Shellfish Stir-Fry Low Cal Wheat/Gluten-Free Dinner

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 sweet potato, thinly sliced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced (wear plastic gloves when handling)
2 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup orange juice
Chopped cilantro

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together the shrimp and jerk seasoning. Heat a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil. When hot, add the shrimp. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until they turn pink. Remove from the wok. Add the sweet potato to the wok and cook for 4 minutes, or until tender. Stir in the beans, garlic, chile pepper, and scallions. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in the shrimp and orange juice. Heat for 30 seconds. Served garnished with the cilantro.

BLACK BEANS AND GREENS

Black Beans and Greens image

Fresh and colorful veggies join black beans in this flavor-packed side-dish salad made with a hint of citrus - ready in just 10 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 tablespoons fat-free Italian dressing
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
3 1/2 cups mixed salad greens (about half of 10-oz bag)
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1/2 avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped (1/3 cup)

Steps:

In 1-cup measuring cup, mix dressing, lime peel, lime juice and cilantro.
In large bowl, toss beans, salad greens and tomato. Stir in dressing mixture until salad is coated. Top with avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g