Healthy Summer Sides
From the Kitchen of Emeril Lagasse
Servings: 6-8
Difficulty: Easy
Cook Time: 30-60 min
Eating healthy has never been easier! Emeril Lagasse made his Marinated Black Beans on Good Morning America. Check out the recipe below.
Ingredients
2 slices bacon, chopped (I used 5 slices of turkey bacon and fried it in a little oil) 1/4 cup yellow onions, finely chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 bay leaf (I used 3 fresh leafs)
1 cup dry black beans, picked over, rinsed in cool water and drained (or 2 cups cooked beans)
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups ripe tomatoes, finely chopped, seeded
1 cup red bell peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup yellow bell peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 cup red onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Fry the bacon in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and
cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add the
onions and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the garlic and bay
leaf and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.
Add the black beans and water and bring to a boil. Reduce the
heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally,
until the beans are tender, but still firm, about 50 minutes.
Remove from the heat.