Red Kidney Bean Curry

Ingredients:

  • 1 bag of China Doll red kidney beans
  • 1 cup of China Doll white rice (optional)
  • 2 tbsp of vegetable oil
  • 1 15 oz can of coconut milk
  • 2 medium onions
  • 4 pureed medium tomatoes or 1 15 oz can of crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tbsp of grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp of cilantro
  • 1 tbsp of garam masala
  • ½ tsp of cumin (optional)
  • ½ tsp of turmeric (optional)
  • 1 tsp of red chili powder or red pepper flakes
  • ¾ tsp of salt

Instructions:

  1. Follow directions on package for kidney beans and rice (if desired)
  2. Chop onion and grate ginger
  3. Heat oil in a large pot and saute onion, garlic, ginger, and garam masala over medium/high heat
  4. Cook for 3-5 minutes
  5. Add tomatoes, beans, and coconut milk to pot
  6. Bring pot to simmer and let cook for 10-12 minutes
  7. Add seasonings and top with cilantro
  8. Serve warm or over rice

Lima Bean Hummus

Ingredients:

  • 1 bag of China Doll baby lima beans
  • 3 tbsp of lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • ¼ cup of chopped basil
  • 2 tbsp of tahini
  • ½ tsp of salt
  • ¼ tsp of pepper

Instructions:

  1. Follow directions on bag for beans
  2. Keep ⅓ of the cooking liquid and save for later
  3. Add all ingredients to food processor and blend until smooth
  4. If needed, add reserved cooking liquid to thin mixture
  5. Serve with pita, crackers, or veggies

Black Eyed Pea Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 bag of Dixie Lily black eyed peas
  • ⅓ cup of cilantro
  • 1 large tomato
  • 1 bell pepper
  • ½ of a red onion
  • 1 jalapeño (optional)
  • ¼ cup of rice vinegar or italian dressing
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Instructions:

  1. Follow directions on bag for peas
  2. Cut tomato, pepper, onion, and jalapeño.
  3. Add cooked peas, chopped vegetables, and cilantro to a bowl and combine.
  4. Add vinegar or Italian dressing into mixture.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Toss salad and serve cold.

Black Bean Enchiladas

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp. of olive oil
  • 1 bag of China Doll black beans
  • 1 can of yellow corn
  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups of shredded cheese
  • 1 ½ cups of enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 tsp of chili powder
  • 1 tsp of cumin
  • ⅓ tsp of oregano
  • ½ tsp of salt
  • ¼ cup of cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Follow the directions on the bag for black beans
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Cook onions and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat in a saucepan until the onion begins to brown
  4. Add corn, cooked beans, and seasonings to a saucepan and stir until well combined.
  5. Add ½ cup of enchilada sauce, mix well, and remove from heat.
  6. Pour ½ cup of enchilada sauce into a 13×9 baking dish
  7. Heat tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds until each is warm
  8. Fill each tortilla with a bean and corn mixture
  9. Add 1 cup of shredded cheese on top of the mixture
  10. Roll each tortilla tightly and place into the pan, seam side facing down
  11. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese on top of the enchiladas
  12. Bake for 25 minutes or until the cheese has fully melted
  13. Let cool for 5 minutes then garnish with cilantro

Black Bean Burger Patties

Ingredients:

  • 1 bag of China Doll black beans
  • ½ cup of corn
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • ½ cup of breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp of olive oil
  • 1 ½ tsp of chili powder
  • ¼ tsp of paprika
  • ½ tsp of garlic powder
  • 1 tsp of oregano
  • 1 tsp of basil
  • 2 tbsp of sauce of choice (ketchup, chipotle, mayo, BBQ, etc.)

Instructions:

With Blender

  1. Follow the directions on the bag for beans
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  3. Chop onion
  4. Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat
  5. Remove from stove
  6. Add all ingredients except for beans and corn to the food processor and blend or add beans to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher
  7. Add black beans and pulse, leaving some chunks of beans and corn
  8. Remove from processor and form into patties
  9. Bake patties on each side for 20 minutes
  10. Serve on buns with desired toppings

Hand Mix

  1. Follow the directions on the bag for beans
  2. Preheat oven to 375 degrees
  3. Chop onion
  4. Saute garlic and onion in olive oil over medium-high heat
  5. Remove from stove
  6. Add beans to a large bowl and mash with a potato masher, leaving some chunks
  7. Add all other ingredients to the bowl and mix well
  8. Form mixture into patties
  9. Bake patties on each side for 20 minutes
  10. Serve on buns with desired toppings

Cowboy Cavier

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 cup of cooked black beans 
  • 1 cup of cooked black eyed peas
  • 1 ½ cups of sweet corn
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 medium tomatoes
  • ½ cup of chopped bell pepper
  • ⅓ cup of chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup of lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • ⅓ cup of white wine vinegar

Instructions:

  1. Follow the directions on the package for cooking black beans and black-eyed peas.
  2. Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice, sugar, and spices and whisk together
  3. Add the remaining ingredients to the mixture and slowly combine until fully combined.
  4. Refrigerate for 2 hours then serve.

Red Kidney Bean & Quinoa Salad

Primary Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups of quinoa
  • 1 ½ cup of cooked red kidney beans
  • 1 ½ cup of lentils
  • 1 can of corn
  • 1 chopped red bell pepper
  • ½ a small chopped red onion
  • 1 chopped avocado
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • ¼ cup of chopped cilantro

Dressing Ingredients:

  • 2 tsp of olive oil
  • ¼ cup of lime juice
  • ½ tsp of salt
  • ½ tsp of chili powder

Instructions:

  1. Follow the directions on the package for red kidney beans and lentils.
  2. Set both aside and allow to cool.
  3. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  4. Add water and quinoa to the pot and boil for 9-11 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Once cooked, remove the quinoa and place in a bowl to cool.
  6. Combine cooked beans and quinoa once both are cooled.
  7. Add bell pepper, corn, red onion, avocado, garlic, and cilantro, and refrigerate.
  8. In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, salt, and chili powder.
  9. Drizzle dressing over the salad.

Vegan Lentil Chili

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of lentils
  • 1 cup of black beans 
  • 1 cup of kidney beans
  • 1 chopped bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups of broth
  • 1 tablespoon of chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
  • Olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Follow the directions on the bags for beans and lentils.
  2. Chop onions and bell pepper.
  3. Sauté onions and pepper in a large pot with olive oil until soft.
  4. Add seasonings and garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add tomatoes, broth, beans, and lentils and stir.
  6. Adjust heat so broth begins to boil.
  7. Then lower the heat and allow the chili to simmer in a pot covered.
  8. Cook for around 30 minutes or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
  9. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Taquitos

Ingredients:

  • 10 corn tortillas
  • ¼ cup of cilantro
  • ½ cup of sweet corn
  • ¼ cup of chopped yellow onions
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice 
  • ½ cup of shredded cheese of your choice
  • 1 cup of cooked black beans
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt
  • 1 tsp of chili powder
  • Olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Follow the directions for beans on the package.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  3. In a blender or food processor, combine beans, corn, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings until smooth.
  4. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of bean mixture onto each tortilla and add cheese on top.
  5. Fold tightly and brush with olive oil.
  6. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until brown.

Vegetarian Chili

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs. of plant-based ground beef
  • 1 ½ pounds of plant-based sausage
  • 6 – 8 Cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 can of corn
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 white onion diced
  • 2 jalapenos minced
  • 1 (6 oz.) can of tomato paste
  • 2 Cans Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 (28 oz.) can of crushed tomatoes
  • ½ Lb. cooked China Doll or Dixie Lily kidney beans
  • ½ Lb. cooked China Doll or Dixie Lily black beans
  • 1 (12 oz.) bottle of Bud Light or another pilsner
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons of cumin
  • 4 tablespoons of chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 2 teaspoons of black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons of creole seasoning
  • 3 Tablespoons oregano

Instructions:

  1. Cook beans in chicken stock and slightly shorter than the directions, so the beans are only mildly soft
  2. Cook protein over the stove until brown
  3. Sauté veggies in olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  4. Add all of the ingredients to an extra-large slow cooker
  5. Cook on low for 8 hours