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Black Bean and Corn Salsa

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Yield: 12 Servings

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

Ingredients

  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 15.5 ounce can corn, drained
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, petite (drained)
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Pepper, ground (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Add all ingredients together in a large bowl. Mix well.
    2: Chill in the refrigerator and serve.

Notes

This Black Bean and Corn Salsa is prefect as a dip for tortilla chips, spooned over burritos, enchiladas, tostadas, taco salad and more.

Adjust the ingredients to taste as desired.

You can eat if before chilling if you can’t wait 🙂

© Karen Breyer

Try this tasty Black Bean and Corn Salsa! It’s an easy, healthy recipe and so quick to make! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this delicious Black Bean and Corn Salsa. The ingredients are easy to find and you may already have most or all of them. This salsa is delicious on tostadas, enchiladas, taco salads and in tacos and burritos. I think you will also love it as a dip for tortilla chips. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Black Bean and Corn Salsa recipe today!

Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup

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Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup

Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound (about 1 cup) blackeye peas, dried
  • 8 cups water (plus water for soaking)
  • 8 teaspoons chicken broth/seasoning, powdered (vegan or regular)
  • 3 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup pasta, tiny shapes
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground pepper (to taste)

Instructions

    1: Sort and rinse the beans. Remove any rocks or debris. Soak the beans overnight (6 - 8 hours) in about 6 cups of cold water.
    2: Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
    3: To a large pot add 8 cups water, chicken seasoning and the soaked beans. Bring to a boil.
    4: Add the onion, garlic, celery, and red bell pepper. Return to a boil.
    5: Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes or until the beans are a soft as you like them.
    6: Stir in the tomatoes, pasta, salt and pepper.
    7: Simmer the soup uncovered until the pasta is cooked to desired tenderness (see pasta package for cooking time). Stir occasionally while it is simmering.

Notes

You can use 8 cups liquid chicken broth in place of the powdered /broth/seasoning and water. I prefer using a vegan chicken broth seasoning and water for this recipe. It does not have any added preservatives or unhealthy ingredients. You can also adjust the amount of seasoning and/or water separately to your taste.
I often use Ditalini pasta for this soup. Ditalini is a very small type of tube shaped pasta. You can use any small sized pasta for this recipe.
Adjust the ingredients to your taste.

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup! This is an easy, healthy soup recipe that everyone will love. It is filled with tasty, healthy ingredients that will really satisfy you. It is perfect for a main or side dish. Serve it with garlic toast and you will feel like you are eating in a fancy restaurant (without the high cost)!

In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup. Watch this cooking video and serve this tasty Pasta, Bean and Vegetable Soup recipe for dinner tonight!

Apple Pie Filling

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Apple Pie Filling

Apple Pie Filling

Ingredients

  • 8 - 9 cups apples, tart (sliced and peeled)
  • 3/4 cup (6 ounces) apple juice concentrate
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, Kosher
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch

Instructions

    1: Add the apples and juice concentrate to a large sauce pan. Bring to a simmer.
    2: Cover pan and simmer until the apples are tender.
    3: While the apples are cooking, stir together the water, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
    4: After the apples are soft, stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cook until the liquid thickens.
    5: Cool a bit, then pour into a pre-baked pie crust.
    6: Chill and serve. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Have a pre-baked 8 or 9 inch pie crust ready to pour the finished Apple Pie Filling into.
You do not need to peel the apples if you do not mind the texture of them after they are cooked.
You can use another type of salt if desired.




© Karen Breyer

Try this easy Apple Pie Filling recipe for a delicious, healthy Apple Pie. You only need a few ingredients and a pie crust for the perfect Apple Pie. You can use a no-bake or already baked pie crust for this recipe. I think this is the easiest Apple Pie Filling that you will ever make. The ingredients are healthy and easy to find. There is a good chance you already have the ingredients. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Apple Pie Filling for a delicious, easy pie. Watch this cooking video and make an easy, healthy delicious Apple Pie today!

Apple Oat Pie Crust

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Apple Oat Pie Crust

Apple Oat Pie Crust

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup applesauce, smooth

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2: Mix together the oat flour and salt.
    3: Mix in the applesauce.
    4: Press the mixture into a pie pan. Start with the sides, then move to the bottom. (The mixture will be sticky)
    5: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
    6: This pie crust is ready to be filled with a no-bake pie filling. Fill the pie crust at least several hours before serving. This will soften the crust.

Notes

You can use 1 1/4 cups of quick oats in place of the oat flour.
You may want to loosen the edges of the pie crust before cutting and removing from the pan.
You can use another salt if you do not have Kosher salt.

© Karen Breyer

Bake this Easy Apple Oat Pie Crust recipe! It is yummy, healthy and has only 3 ingredients. Fill it with your favorite no-bake pie filling. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this easy Apple Oat Pie Crust! Watch this cooking video and make this delicious Apple Oat Pie Crust today!

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