BLACK BEANS WITH AMARANTH AND EPAZOTE
Steps:
- 1. Place the beans and their soaking water in a large, heavy soup pot or Dutch oven. If necessary, add water to cover by two inches. Bring to a boil and skim off foam. Add the onion and half the garlic, and reduce the heat to low. Add salt, cover and simmer one hour. Add the remaining garlic, the epazote ( and more salt if desired ). Simmer for another 30 minutes. Add the cilantro, and simmer for another 30 minutes, until the beans are tender and the broth aromatic. 2. While the beans are simmering, wash the amaranth leaves in two changes of water. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, and fill a bowl with ice water. When the water comes to a boil, ( salt _optional ) and add the amaranth. Blanch for two minutes, and transfer to the ice water. Drain, squeeze out excess water (it will be a beautiful plum color) and chop coarsely. 3. About five minutes before serving, taste the beans and adjust seasoning. Stir in the amaranth, simmer very gently for five to 10 minutes, and serve. Advance preparation: The beans will taste even better if you make them in advance, and they can be made up to three days ahead of serving. The blanched amaranth will keep for three days in the refrigerator.
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Musime Jackie
jackiem@yahoo.comThis dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.
blessing Susan
b.susan71@hotmail.comI made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.
William Clifton
williamc@hotmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.
Asif ullah khan
asif81@yahoo.comThis dish is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a healthy and delicious recipe.
Veali
veali@hotmail.comI love the vibrant green color of the epazote. It really makes the dish pop.
Samina Mumtaz
samina-m11@yahoo.comThis dish is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also very affordable to make.
Homer Carr
h@hotmail.frI'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook black beans. This recipe definitely fits the bill.
Chitrakumari Basnet
basnet-chitrakumari@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover black beans and rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Mobinee Chowdhury
chowdhurymobinee9@gmail.comI love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to create your own unique dish.
Hyper Dylen34
h@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very flavorful and satisfying.
Albert Cortellesso
acortellesso1@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of black beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The amaranth and epazote added a lot of flavor and made the dish really enjoyable.
jahanzeb anwar
anwarjahanzeb@gmail.comI made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.
Najjemba Aisha
n.a@aol.comI followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.
Atinot Staman
staman_atinot@aol.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is looking for a healthy and delicious recipe.
Cuddoon Cabdillaahi
cuddoon.cabdillaahi@yahoo.comI wasn't sure how the amaranth would taste, but it turned out to be a great addition to the dish. It added a bit of texture and a nutty flavor.
Dudieisaacs Isaacs
isaacs-d@gmail.comThis dish is a great source of protein and fiber. It's also very affordable to make.
Faggie Mulube
mulube-f@hotmail.comI love the vibrant green color of the epazote. It really makes the dish pop.
Betty Marcon
marcon4@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover black beans. I always have a can or two in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can easily throw together.
ALBERT ALOISE
aloise-albert@hotmail.comI've never tried amaranth before, but I'm so glad I did in this recipe. It added a nice nutty flavor and a bit of texture to the dish.
yeasin Khan
y_khan68@aol.comThis dish was an absolute delight! The combination of black beans, amaranth, and epazote created a flavorful and hearty meal that was both satisfying and nutritious.