Slow Cooker Black Beans and WIAW

Some times I try to do too much in the morning. Yesterday I was all about going to the gym, making dinner, and getting ready for work in less than 2 hours.  I was out of bed 15 minutes after the alarm, but those 15 minutes made all of the difference.

I didn't make it to the gym, instead I did a yoga DVD.  I also enlisted the help of Mr. J to do some chopping for our slow cooker dinner. We got everything done and I still made it to the office before 8am. I just stressed myself out in the process.  And I smelled like bacon.

This is the picture from last week but breakfast was the same Green Monster smoothie minus the granola. I was dreaming of waffles or pancakes.  I got greens instead.

Lunch was leftover black beans from the slow cooker. I made a big pot full on Sunday.  We had it as a side with dinner. Today it was served like a soup.  We still have about 5 cups left. I am thinking burritos or enchiladas are in our near future.  Probably both.

Slow Cooker Black Beans

by Emily Morris

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 6-8 hours

Keywords: slow-cooker side entree vegetarian black beans

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Ingredients (serves 8)

• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 lb dried black beans, soaked
• 1 dried chile
• 1 14oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp table salt
• 8 cups water
• 1 Tbsp lime juice

Instructions

Put all of the bean ragout ingredients except lime or vinegar in a 6-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high until beans are very tender 6-8 hours on low.

Once the beans are cooked, stir in the lime juice or vinegar.

Adjust seasonings to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro and chopped onions, if desired.

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All of the morning stress was worth this wonderful slow cooker dinner.  The apartment smelled amazing when we walked in at night.  One of the best Beef Bourguignon I ever ate. And it was so easy. I will post the recipe next week. It was suppose to be Paleo.  We added bread. Ops!

After such a good dinner we decided dessert was a must.  Off we went for a frozen yogurt.  

Second time in a row Mr. J's cup weighed more than mine. It is always a competition.