Welcome to my blog. This is a virtual recipe box...I'm using it to keep track of all the recipes I've made and that we enjoy as a family. My first step is to load several recipes in that I've been making for the past few years...then, as I try new ones, I'll add them as well. I'll try to add pictures for each one as I make them.

Friday, March 16, 2012

Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Beans

Supposedly this is the recipe they use at Chipotle for their black beans. I have made a "quick and easy" version which is below.

The real deal: http://www.chipotlefan.com/index.php?id=forums&board=rec&view=831

Ingredients:
1 pound dried black beans
1 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
8 cups water
1 medium onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed - toasted
1 bay leaf
salt to taste
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions
Soak the beans, then drain beans and cover with 8 cups (approx) fresh water.
Simmer, covered for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are almost tender.

Combine green bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, bay leaf
and a little of the cooking water in a blender. Blend on low until the mixture is smooth.

Add blended mixture to the beans.
Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat to simmer.

Add salt, sherry, and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered, until the bean mixture becomes thick, about 2 hours. Add olive oil immediately before serving

This is my quick version:
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 t. minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
salt to taste
1 T. dry sherry
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil

Combine all ingredients in a microwave safe dish. Heat 2 min on high. Stir well.

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