Black beans are one of the most nutritious legumes, loaded with nutritious protein, fibre, folate, and potassium. Heres how to quickly turn them into a nutritious and delicious vegan dish.
If using dried beans, soak 2/3 cup in water overnight, then rinse and boil until tender, approx 40mins
You can also add 2/3 black beans and 2 cups water to your slow cooker and cook until tender, approx 6hrs
Otherwise use 2 cans of precooked beans
Heat a pan on low heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, spring onions, garlic, 1 chopped tomato, 1/3 cup coriander, cumin, chilli and paprika
Cook until tomatoes are soft
Add beans, juice of 1/2 a lime and season with salt and pepper to taste
Cook until fragrant and beans are tender
Prep avocado by chopping, drizzling with olive oil, adding juice of 1/2 lime and a pinch of salt and pepper
Serve with hot tacos, chopped lettuce, habanero mayo, the remaining chopped coriander and tomato
beans and lentilsHigh in protein and essential amino acids. Rich source of dietary fibre and vit B. Pre soak in a large bowl of water overnight. Rinse, add to a large pot of cold water and simmer for 1-2 hours or until tender.
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