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BBQ Baked Beans

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BBQ Baked Beans

BBQ Baked Beans

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar, balsamic
  • 2 tablespoons mustard (or 2 teaspoons dried)
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons oil (olive, vegetable or grapeseed)
  • 4 cups onion, yellow (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
  • 4 - 15 ounce cans white, navy or Great Northern beans (rinsed and drained)

Instructions

    1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2: To a blender, add the water, tomato paste, dates, vinegar, mustard, chili powder, smoked paprika and salt. Blend until smooth.
    3: Heat oil over medium heat in a large pot.
    4: Add the onions and cook until soft. Stir frequently.
    5: Stir in the garlic about a minute before the onions are done.
    6: Add the blended sauce and beans to the cooked onions and garlic. Stir well.
    7: Pour the bean mixture into a 4 quart rectangle baking/casserole dish.
    8: Bake uncovered 45 - 50 minutes or until it is bubbling around the edges. Serve hot.

Notes

Adjust the seasonings as desired.
If you reheat leftovers you may need to add some water as the sauce with have thickened.
You can cut this recipe in half and cook it in an 8 x 8 baking pan.

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious BBQ Baked Beans recipe! It is so flavorful, satisfying and healthy too! It is easy to make using canned navy, white or Great Northern beans. This is a perfect side dish for lots of meals. Reheated leftovers are just as delicious (maybe even more!). In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make BBQ Baked Beans. Watch this cooking video and make this BBQ Baked Beans recipe today!

Taco Soup

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Yield: 8 servings

Taco Soup

Taco Soup

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces vegetable or chicken broth
  • 16 ounce can refried beans
  • 15 ounce can black beans
  • 15.5 ounce can kidney beans
  • 15.25 ounce can corn, drained
  • 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, diced or crushed
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

Instructions

    1: Add the broth and refried beans into a large pot. Turn the heat to medium.
    2: Whisk or stir together until the broth is creamy and has no lumps.
    3: Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
    4: Cook over medium heat until the soup is heated through. Serve.

Notes

Do not drain the canned beans or tomatoes.
If desired, top this Taco Soup with cheese, crushed tortilla chips, rice, onions, avocado and/or more.

© Karen Breyer

I think this the easiest Taco Soup recipe! It is fast, healthy and delicious too! You may find all the ingredients in your pantry. No chopping or slicing needed. This is a quick, easy, pour, stir and heat recipe. In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this easy Taco Soup recipe. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Taco Soup recipe today!

Quick Soak Dried Beans

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Quick Soak Dried Beans

Quick Soak Dried Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried beans (or as desired)

Instructions

    1: Rinse the beans. Remove any rocks or debris.
    2: Place the rinsed beans in a large saucepan.
    3: Add enough water to cover the beans by 2 inches.
    4: Bring the water to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer the beans for 2 minutes.
    5: Remove from the heat and cover. Let beans soak at least one hour.
    6: Drain the soaking liquid and rinse the beans.
    7: The beans are ready to cook. Cook the beans in clean water.

Notes

1 cup of dried beans equals 2 to 3 cups cooked.
1 pound of dried beans equals 2 cups uncooked, which is 4 - 6 cups cooked.
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) of cooked, rinsed canned beans is about 1 3/4 cups.
It is helpful to set a timer when quick soaking beans.

© Karen Breyer

Try this Quick-Soak method next time you are cooking dried beans. If you don’t have time to soak your beans for 8 hours or more try this fast bean soaking method and enjoy some cooked beans today! In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to Quick-Soak Dried Beans. It is so easy! Watch this cooking video and cook some delicious beans for dinner today!

Garbanzo Bean Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach

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Garbanzo Bean Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach

Garbanzo Bean Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach

Ingredients

  • 2 - 3 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 cups onion, chopped
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 6 cups water
  • 6 teaspoons chicken broth seasoning, instant (regular or vegan)
  • 2 15 ounce cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 14.5 ounce can tomatoes, diced
  • 10 ounce package spinach, chopped (frozen and thawed)
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (or to taste)
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper, ground (or to taste)
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (or to taste)

Instructions

    1: Heat oil in a large saucepan.
    2: Add onions and garlic. Cook until onions are soft. Stir frequently.
    3: Add water, chicken broth seasoning, beans and tomatoes. Stir together.
    4: Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
    5: Stir in the spinach, salt and pepper. Heat through.
    6: Spoon into bowls. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

You can use 6 cups of chicken broth in place of the water and instant chicken broth seasoning. You can also adjust the instant chicken broth/seasoning to taste.
Use 2 cups fresh baby spinach in place of the frozen spinach.
You can easily double this recipe.
Don’t cook the spinach longer than needed to heat through or it will turn a dark color.
Use petite diced tomatoes for a more uniform size of ingredients if desired (it looks nice).

© Karen Breyer

Try this delicious Garbanzo Bean Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach! It has all healthy ingredients and is easy to make. It is a very hearty, satisfying soup that everyone will love! Serve this Garbanzo Bean Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach as a main dish or side dish. It In this cooking video Karen Breyer will show you step-by-step how to make this Garbanzo Bean Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach recipe. Watch this cooking video and make this tasty Garbanzo Bean Soup with Tomatoes and Spinach today!

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