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Chuck Wagon Beans

Chuck Wagon Beans

Ingredients ½ pound bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 pound ground chuck 1 large onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ⅓ cup brown sugar ⅓ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons molasses ¼ cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons mustard 1 teaspoon…

Zambian Beans and Rice

Zambian Beans and Rice

Zambia beans and rice is a wholesome staple in Zambian cuisine. This flavorful combination of beans and rice is a complete and satisfying meal, often enjoyed by families across Zambia. Ingredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2…

Liberian Fried Plantains with Beans

Liberian Fried Plantains with Beans

Liberian fried plantains with beans is a popular and delicious dish in Liberia. It combines the sweet and savory flavors of ripe plantains with the heartiness of cooked beans. This dish can be served as a main course or as…

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Cajun Red Beans and Rice

Ingredients 1 pound dry red beans (e.g. kidney or cowpea) 6 ea. (3½–4 pounds / 1.5–2 kg) large ham hocks 2 cups (½ stalk) finely-chopped celery 2 cups (1 ea.) finely-chopped onions 2 cups (1 ea.) finely-chopped bell peppers 5…

Bean Spelt Oat Spread

Bean Spelt Oat Spread

This spread consists of three base ingredients: mashed beans, oat flakes and raw spelt flour. It can be used as spread or can be fried as burgers. Ingredients 250 g mashed beans (white beans or kidney beans) 150 g oat…

Rice an’ Peas

Rice an' Peas

Rice an’ peas is a traditional Caribbean dish, done easy in a rice cooker, great for your ital-eating Rastafarian or vegan friends. There’s lots of ways to cook rice an’ peas, but this one is easy and hassle free. Ingredients…

Ibihaza (Rwandan Beans)

Ibihaza (Rwandan Beans)

Ibihaza is a traditional dish from Rwanda that features flavorful and hearty beans cooked to perfection. This simple yet delicious recipe is a staple in Rwandan cuisine and can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.…

Posho and Beans

Posho and Beans

Posho and beans is a Ugandan dish, mostly eaten as lunchtime meal. Ingredients Beans Water 400 grams dried common beans 2 medium-size onions, finely chopped 2 medium-size tomatoes, finely chopped 1 teaspoon curry powder ½ teaspoon dried ginger ½ teaspoon…

Pasta and Bean Soup

Pasta and Bean Soup

Pasta and bean soup (pasta fagioli) is a true classical Italian peasant dish, again overcomplicated all too often by highfallutin’ chefs. But made properly, with simple ingredients, and maybe left to infuse in the pot for 24 hours, you have…

Nigerian Rice and Beans Jollof

Nigerian Rice and Beans Jollof

Rice and beans jollof is a typical Nigerian food made from rice and beans. It is served with beef, chicken or moin moin. Ingredients 1 cup dried beans 2 fresh chiles 5 medium tomatoes 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tablespoons…

Meatless Sloppy Joes

Meatless Sloppy Joes

This recipe is a great choice for a Meatless Monday that still lets you convince the kids that it’s a Sloppy Joe! You can serve the finished product on whole-wheat hamburger buns. Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil ½ onion, chopped…

Macho Nachos

Macho Nachos

This recipe is attributed to Jack Cochran. Ingredients Cayenne pepper sauce 1 can (9 oz) prepared bean dip Tortilla chips Shredded cheddar cheese Guacamole (ready-made) Sour cream Sliced jalapeño peppers Procedure Stir cayenne pepper into the bean dip to taste.…