Saturday, May 8, 2010

May Theme: Cooking with Beans (heidi)

Here are two easy recipes that I made for the evening since I was hosting.

Garlic Hummus

Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces dried chickpeas or garbanzo beans (or you can buy 15 ounces canned)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 3/4 tsp garlic salt

Preparation:

Cook dry beans in crockpot on high for 6-8 hours. Puree all ingredients together in a food processor or blender, scraping the sides as needed. You may need to add a bit more water to get the consistency that you prefer.

Refried Beans

Ingredients:

  • dried pinto beans or black beans or a mix
  • chopped onion and garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cilantro
  • cumin
  • jalapeno or green chilis (if you like spice)

Preparation:

Cook dry beans with garlic and onions in crockpot on high for 6-8 hours. Puree all ingredients together in a food processor or blender, scraping the sides as needed.

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