Since going Paleo my family has fallen even more in love with our grill. Paleo and grilling just work well together. The past couple of years I've even been stepping outside my grilling comfort zone more and more. Grilling things I'd never thought to have grilled before and trying new flavor combinations. I have to say I'm pretty thrilled with the results of most of my flavor experiments. In the past I'd never have thought to grill fruit, but it's amazing. Grilling fruit and adding it to traditionally savory dishes? Brilliant. Oh yes, and? New rule: every burger recipe for the rest of forever must contain grilled pineapple. OK, maybe more of a guideline. It's a seriously delicious combination though. This Smoky Grilled Pineapple Burger is always a crowd-pleaser at my house. It's not only Paleo, but Whole30, glutenfree, lower carb, and clean eating friendly. I promise you won't miss the bun! paleo, grilled pineapple burger, smoky
OK, so I am in love with this whole clean eating thing. I feel great, I'm not famished all the time and...I'm losing weight. Bonus.
So, my son came down the stairs this morning and said, "mmm, what smells so good?"
Beans I said. Yes, I put some black beans in the crock pot first thing, and they smell friggin yummy...here's the recipes:
Crock-Pot Black Beans
1 lb (16 oz) dried black beans
water
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped very small
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder (or more to your tastes)
1/2 tsp ground hungarian paprika (I get this at Natural Grocers and LOVE it)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Rinse the beans and sort out any funky non-beanness that can be in dried beans. Now, most people soak their beans overnight...I rarely get this done. I simply dump the rinsed beans in the crock pot. Add water until about 2 inches above the beans. (depending on your crock pot you may have to watch the water level closely and add more later if it cooks down too far). Add the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
I use these a couple of ways. I either add some chopped peppers and cooked chicken or cooked ground turkey when they're done and it's sort of a chili. Or I use it as a side dish. Or I simply put it in the refrigerator and have it at the ready to add to ezekiel wraps etc for my lunches through the week.
So, my son came down the stairs this morning and said, "mmm, what smells so good?"
Beans I said. Yes, I put some black beans in the crock pot first thing, and they smell friggin yummy...here's the recipes:
Crock-Pot Black Beans
1 lb (16 oz) dried black beans
water
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped very small
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder (or more to your tastes)
1/2 tsp ground hungarian paprika (I get this at Natural Grocers and LOVE it)
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Rinse the beans and sort out any funky non-beanness that can be in dried beans. Now, most people soak their beans overnight...I rarely get this done. I simply dump the rinsed beans in the crock pot. Add water until about 2 inches above the beans. (depending on your crock pot you may have to watch the water level closely and add more later if it cooks down too far). Add the remaining ingredients and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
I use these a couple of ways. I either add some chopped peppers and cooked chicken or cooked ground turkey when they're done and it's sort of a chili. Or I use it as a side dish. Or I simply put it in the refrigerator and have it at the ready to add to ezekiel wraps etc for my lunches through the week.
Thanks for this! I'm on a bean kick, and want it to last, so recipes like this are perfect!
ReplyDeleteOHHH! This sounds so good! Can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeletesounds like a winner!
ReplyDeletei love black beans any way I can get em.. thanks for the so simple recipe....will try and cook it over night..
ReplyDeletenow I need a crock pot... but where would it go. Sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteMade this recipe late last week and the house was smelling sooo good in no time! We've been using the beans in soups, salads, mixed with brown rice...such a healthy, EASY thing. Thanks again!
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