Here's a recipe from Food Network/Emeril Lagasse. I made the following adaptations to speed up and simplify: Cooked the black beans first, in the pressure cooker. Doubled the sausage, did not include the carne seca or spareribs. Dish will take between 1 hr and 3 hrs,...
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Black Beans in the Pressure Cooker
Quick and easy way to cook black beans. Prep time: 5 minutes; cook time: 25 minutes; rest time 5 minutes, or until pressure releases; total time: 35-40 minutes. Ingredients 3 T olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 bayleaf 2 cups black beans, rinsed and...
Brazilian Black Beans in the Pressure Cooker
Got a pressure cooker? This recipe is easy, authentic, and (relatively) quick in the pressure cooker. It's doable on the stove top, just allow about 2 1/2 hours to cook the beans. Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 15 minutes; let stand about 30 minutes; finish hands-on...
New Orleans’ Style White Beans
Very easy with a pressure cooker, but works fine on the stove top, too. For pressure cooker: 10 minutes prep; 50 minutes cooking time. On the stove: 10 minutes prep; 2 1/2 hours cooking time. Note: Allow for overnight soaking of beans. Ingredients 1 lb. great northern...
Lentils and Spicy Sausages
A great combination of spicy and mild. You can also use regular Italian sausages. If you don't want the spice, use any of the mild versions of chicken sausages. Start to finish: About an hour Ingredients 1 yellow onion, diced 2 carrots, small diced 2 teaspoons minced...
North Woods Bean Soup
Tastes like you've spent hours making this soup, yet it comes together in about a half hour. Start to finish time: approx 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 7 oz. turkey kielbasa, halved lengthwise...
Crockpot Lentils and Chicken Stew
Another one for the ole' slow cooker... Ingredients 1 lb. chicken breasts, boneless and cubed 1 teaspoon cornstarch 1 small onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, sliced 1 lb. lentils, rinsed 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 ½ teaspoons cumin 4...
Lentils, Spinach and Rice
Super-simple, nutrition-packed, and on the table in under 15 minutes. Ingredients For each serving: 2 cups baby spinach leaves 1 cup cooked rice 1/2 cup cooked black lentils 1-2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons water 1-2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese...






