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Black beans are a type of small legume with a glossy black shell they are also known as turtle beans, caviar criollo, and frijoles negros. These beans date back at least 7,000 years, when they were a staple food in the diets of Central and South Americans.
Black beans provide special support for digestive tract benefits, benefits for bloodsugar regulation and cardiovascular benefits.
Beans are a rich source of soluble fiber, the same gummy fiber found in oat products. The fiber acts in the body to lower cholesterol and blood sugar. Although there are more than 14,000 specimens in the legume family, only 22 are grown for human consumption. One of our oldest foods, beans were eaten often by the ancient Greeks, who would hold a “bean feast” to honor Apollo. Dry beans are a high source of protein second only to animal protein. Although beans were once called “poor man’s meat,” they have recently undergone a renaissance of popularity, thanks to health-conscious consumers who enjoy this economical source of versatile and delicious nutrition.
Ingredients
1 can (14-ounce) Can Black-eyed Peas
1/4 onion
1/4 cup sour cream
1 can 4 1/2 oz green chiles
1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
3 Tablespoons Salsa
Hot Sauce, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain and rinse the black-eye peas, put in your food processor, if you don’t have one just use your potato masher. Add all other ingredients. Spread into a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.
2. Serve the black eye pea dip with tortilla chips.
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Suriname’s food is an exotic mix of East Indian, Indian, Creole, Indonesian and Chinese cuisines with a touch of Caribbean thrown in; the cheapest eateries are warungs, Javanese food stalls serving fried noodle and rice dishes. This recipe BBR is the abbreviation of Brown Beans and Rice and very popular in Suriname and Holland. The most important ingredients in this dish is beans and meat. You can use all sorts of meats: beef, chicken, pork. This is a good dish where you can use your left over meat