Best Black Beans With Pico De Gallo Recipes

SOUTHWEST PASTA WITH BLACK BEANS AND PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Cook the pasta al dente, save 1/4 cup of the starch water. Put the Olive Oil, Garlic, Onion, Cumin, Oregano, and Coriander in a medium skillet on medium heat. Once it starts to bubble stir in the flour. Add the Half and Half, Buillion Cube, and starch water. Once the sauce starts to thicken add the Pasta, Black Beans and Pico de Gallo. Continue cooking until warmed through, do not over cook. Serve hot or cold as a side dish or a light lunch.

CONTEST-WINNING BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mash 1 can black beans; set aside. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaf, mashed black beans and remaining whole beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Discard bay leaf. Stir in lime juice. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons green onion.

ADOBO-RUBBED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH BLACK BEAN PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• For pork: Preheat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, sugar, and cayenne. Rub both sides of each tenderloin piece with spice mixture. Preheat oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and pan-sear pieces until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to oven until done (6 to 8 minutes for each inch of thickness).
• To make pico de gallo, mix all ingredients. Serve 1/2 cup over tenderloin.

BEK'S BLACK BEAN SALSA/PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
• Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour to marry the flavors. The frozen corn should be thawed by the time you're ready to serve. If you're serving immediately, make sure your corn is thawed before adding to the recipe!
• Variations:
• Try roasted red bell pepper instead of fresh for a great, smoky taste.
• Use different colored bell peppers for a more festive look.
• Add 1/4 cup diced red onion.
• Add diced jalepenos or habaneros to kick it up.
• Let me know any other variations you try!

BLACK BEAN PICO DE GALLO

Steps:

• Combine 1 can black beans (drained), 2 diced plum tomatoes, 1/2 chopped small red onion and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro in a bowl. Add the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo sauce and 1 teaspoon honey and stir. Season with salt.