BEE SIG Favourite Recipes

Magic with black beans

These are the best thing since sliced bread for sore throat, phlegm, allergies, asthma, diabetes, kidney ailments, anemia, high blood pressure and constipation. They also increase physical and sexual vigor, stimulate the appetite, promote healthy skin and rid the system of toxins and impurities.

Black Bean Rice

Ingredients

• ½ cup black beans
• 2 cups brown rice
• 3½ cups water
• sesame salt for seasoning

Method

Put the black beans in a frying pan and lightly roast them, taking care not to burn them, over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Place the brown rice and roasted beans in a pressure cooker and add the water. Place over high heat until pressurized, then lower the heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow ro depressurize. Serve, sprinkled with sesame salt.

Black Beans with Grated Apple

Ingredients

• ½ cup boiled baked beans
• ½ apple, grated
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Method

Dress the boiled beans with the apple, vinegar, salt and serve.

Acknowledgments

Contributed by Karen Conley