Yummy Black Beans!

Here’s another bean recipe—a flavorful, healthy side dish or accompaniment to sandwiches and wraps.

Hearty Black Beans

1 lb. dry black beans
6 cups water
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle pepper
Fresh, chopped cilantro

Prepare dried black beans according to package direction. Add beans, water and remaining ingredients to pot. Simmer until beans are tender. Top with fresh chopped cilantro.

Sue's Sunday Tuna Salad

I’m kind of particular about certain foods, and tuna salad is one of them. In developing the flavors that work for me, I knew I had to have something special--the perfect blend of sweet and savory. Lemony dill adds a bright fresh, twist. I call it "Sunday" because I think it's kind of special like that...

Sue’s Sunday Tuna Salad

15 – 17 oz. canned tuna, packed in water
¼ - ½ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons minced sweet pickles
½ teaspoon dried onions
½ tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dill weed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt (plus 1/8 tsp. if you like it a little more savory)
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste

Drain and flake tuna in bowl. Add remaining ingredients and blend. Serve on a sandwich with crispy romaine or spicy arugula--or enjoy as a snack with crackers.