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This is an easy, tasty black beans recipe. The cooked beans can be frozen and used up to 6 months after cooking. they can also be used in a variety of other recipes calling for cooked black beans.

Ingredients

4 cans black beans, drained and rinsed or 4 cups cooked black beans
2 cans diced tomatoes, drained or 2 cups fresh tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
1 bayleaf
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in large skillet, saute onions, garlic and spices until onions are soft but not clear.
2. Add beans and tomatoes, cook until bubbly.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes.
4. Add salt if necessary.
5. Serve over hot cooked rice or cornbread.

Texas Caviar with black beans, also called texas caviar salsa, is a very popular dish for picnics, family get togethers or other dish to pass occasions. This Texas caviar recipe is extremely easy to make and since it is made the night before it gives you more time to prepare if you are having a party at your house.  This is one of the most popular dishes at every party that I take it. People always ask for the recipe.

Shoepeg corn is a cultivar of white sweetcorn valued for its sweetness. It is characterized by small, narrow kernels tightly and unevenly packed on the cob. The corn has a sweet, mild flavor. Shoepeg corn is more commonly used in the south. The name “shoepeg corn” derives from a shoemaking term used during the 1800s. Shoepeg corn kernels resemble the wooden pegs used to attach soles to the upper part of shoes.

Ingredients

1 can black beans, drained
1 can black eye peas, drained
1 can shoe peg corn, drained
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 cup olive oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 small can jalapeno chile peppers, diced

Directions

1. In a small pan heat olive oil, sugar and vinegar until sugar melts.

2. Mix all ingredients together and marinate overnight.

3. Drain marinade and enjoy