Black Beans

 Ingredients

• 1 can black beans

• 1/4-1/2 Onion

• Jalapeno or cayenne or chili powder

• 1.5 Tsp Garlic Powder

• .75 tsp Cumin

• .75 tsp Chili Powder

• 1 tsp stock concentrate or salt

Directions:

1) Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add 1/2 a jalapeño, 1/4 to 1/2 of an onion, and a pinch of salt. Cook until veggies are browned and softened, 1-2 minutes.

2) Add beans and their liquid, stock concentrate, Southwest Spice Blend, salt (we used ½ tsp; 1 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until liquid has reduced, 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Breakfast Ideas

• Congee with Kimchi
• Oatmeal with Hard Boiled Egg and Sausage
• Soup and Hard Boiled Egg and Sausage
• Wrap with egg & sausage and black bean sauce & Hot Sauce

Congee

• 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1-2 inches fresh ginger
• 3 shittake mushrooms
• 1.5 lb.boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 7 cups water
• 1/2 Tbsp salt (or to taste)

• Green onions for on top
• Hard Boiled Egg
• Mushrooms
• Cooked greens- Asian greens or kale or spinach 
• kimchi