Black Beans And Sour Cream Recipes

BLACK BEAN PANCAKES WITH SOUR CREAM, RED PEPPERS, AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Process the beans in a food processor bowl for a few pulses, until coarsely chopped. Scrape beans into a large mixing bowl and add all ingredients up to and including the salt and pepper. Combine well and divide into six equal parts. Shape each part into an oval cake and dip in cornmeal (spread the cornmeal on some waxed paper) to lightly coat both sides of each cake.
• Heat a little oil on medium-high in a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast iron. When the oil is hot, carefully slide the bean cakes into the pan and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper and transfer to a warm serving dish. Top each cake with 1 teaspoons sour cream, some of the red pepper, and a few cilantro leaves.

BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH CILANTRO-LIME SOUR CREAM

Steps:

• Place beans in large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Let stand overnight. Drain well.
• Cook bacon in heavy large pot over medium heat until brown but still soft, about 4 minutes. Add celery, onion, carrots and leeks and sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Add beans, chicken broth, tomato, 1/2 cup cilantro, parsley, garlic, jalapeño, vinegar, cumin and coriander. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer soup until beans are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 2 hours.
• Working in batches, transfer soup to blender and process until slightly chunky puree forms. Return soup to pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
• Mix sour cream, lemon juice, lime juice and 1/2 cup cilantro in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Place dollop of sour cream mixture atop soup. Garnish with additional chopped cilantro and chopped tomato.

CREAMY BEAN DIP WITH CANNED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, Cheddar cheese, black beans, 1/4 teaspoon parsley, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper flakes, and pepper in a bowl; gently fold together so black beans aren't crushed. Sprinkle with more parsley, if desired.
• Keep refrigerated until ready to serve. Keep chilled while serving.

CHICKEN, BLACK BEAN AND SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Mix 1 cup sour cream, chicken, black beans, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1/3 cup salsa, parsley, and cumin.
• Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture down each tortilla and roll up. Place in a 13x9 baking dish.
• Top enchiladas with remaining 1 cup of salsa and cover. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 - 10 more minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Serve with lettuce, tomato, salsa and sour cream.

CREAMY BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, peppers, onion and parsley. Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, vinegar and seasonings; pour over corn mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve with tortilla chips. Refrigerate leftovers.

'ANYTHING GOES' EASY BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Stir black beans, 1 cup chicken broth, tomato paste, and cumin together in a heavy pot over low heat; cook at a simmer until hot, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, green bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper in hot oil until the vegetables are softened, 5 to 7 minutes; add garlic and continue cooking just until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to the pot with the beans and stir.
• Stir sugar into the bean mixture, adding more chicken broth if you want more liquid in the final product; season with hot sauce and continue cooking at a simmer until the vegetables impart a savory flavor to the broth, 10 to 15 minutes.