Black Beans With Peppers Capers And Olives Recipes

BLACK BEANS WITH BELL PEPPERS & RICE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers, onion and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Add beans, rice, cumin and oregano; heat through., Stir in 1 cup cheese; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro.

BUCATINI WITH OLIVE-CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook as the label directs. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, then drain the pasta.
• Meanwhile, pile the garlic, 1 tablespoon capers and the red pepper flakes on a cutting board; mince, then mash with the flat side of a chef's knife to make a paste. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the olive oil, tomatoes, olives, the remaining 1 tablespoon capers and the butter. Stir in the basil and cheese.
• Add the pasta to the bowl with the tomato mixture and toss until the butter is melted, adding the reserved cooking water to moisten, if needed. Season with salt.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH CAPERS, OLIVES AND ANCHOVY

Steps:

• Roast the peppers: Place each pepper directly on the flames of a stovetop burner or under the broiler as close to the flames as possible. (Alternatively, place the pepper on a hot charcoal or gas grill.) Turning frequently with tongs, allow the skin to blacken and blister all over; About 10 minutes should suffice. Remove from flames, and leave to rest on a plate until cool enough to handle. Ideally, you should cook all the peppers at once rather than one at a time.
• Cut the roasted pepper in half lengthwise. Using a small knife, scrape away and discard seeds. Turn over and scrape away the blackened skin. Wipe with a paper towel, if necessary. Do not rinse - a little char is fine. Leave the pepper halves in one piece or cut into strips 3/4-inch wide. Place in a small bowl, toss with salt and pepper, red-pepper flakes, garlic and a little olive oil. Leave to marinate at least 10 minutes.
• Lay pepper halves or strips flat on a plate and add 3 or 4 anchovy fillets per serving. Garnish with a few capers and olives. Sprinkle with a little more salt and olive oil, and scatter basil leaves over the top.

ROASTED RED PEPPER, OLIVE, AND CAPER BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Toss together sliced roasted red peppers, pitted Kalamata olives, drained and rinsed capers, and thinly sliced garlic. Drizzle with red-wine vinegar and extra-virgin olive oil. Spoon onto toasts.

ROASTED PEPPERS WITH CAPERS AND OLIVES WITH A BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Open jar of capers and drain. Open bottle of peppers, drain and cut into large strips. Transfer to shallow plate. Add some drained capers and olives to dish containing red papers. Drizzle vinaigrette over peppers.

BLACK BEANS WITH PEPPERS, CAPERS, AND OLIVES

Steps:

• In a large, heavy-bottomed 2 quart pot sautee the onion and garlic on medium-low heat until soft. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and tomato paste. Add extra oil or water if the spices start to brown too quickly. Increase heat to medium; add peppers and sautee until soft. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine and heat through. Can be eaten immediately or simmered on the stove for up to an hour.

SUMMER PASTA WITH OLIVES, ROASTED PEPPERS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Char peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag. Let stand 10 minutes. Peel, seed and chop peppers.
• Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and half of parsley; sauté 3 minutes. Add peppers, tomatoes and next 4 ingredients. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool. Cover; refrigerate. Bring to simmer before using.)
• Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Return pasta to pot. Add sauce and 1/2 cup cheese; toss. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve, passing 1/2 cup cheese separately. v

BROCCOLI WITH LEMON, KALAMATA OLIVES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan fitted with a steamer basket, bring a 1 inch of water to a bowl. Steam the broccoli until tender-crisp, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the broccoli to a serving bowl, cover and set aside.
• While the vegetables are steaming, in a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Add the oil and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute just until the garlic begins to become fragrant.
• Stir in the olives, lemon juice and capers and cook until heated through, approximately 1 minute.
• Pour the sauce over the steamed broccoli and season with black pepper.
• Toss well to coat.
• Garnish with a sprig or two of fresh parsley, if desired.