The CASH Report Volume 3, Issue 2 | Page 2

Summer Crock Pot Meal Santa Fe Black Beans Ingredients 1 lb dried black beans 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups finely chopped onions 1 Tbsp chopped chipotle in adobo 1 tsp salt 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp lime juice 4 ounces crumbled queso fresco (or other cheese) 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Preparation • Sort and wash beans. Cover with water let sit overnight • After beans have soaked overnight, drain and rinse. Place in crockpot • Add chicken broth, onions, chipotle in adobo, salt and garlic. Stir lightly. Turn crockpot to LOW and let cook for ten hours or until beans are tender. • Stir in lime juice and mash beans with a potato masher until slightly thick. Serve adding chesse and cilantro as desired. Tightly cover remaining beans with foil or a lid and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in refrigerator the day before and warm on the stove or in microwave. *Recipe adapted from MyRecipes.com - Photo Credit MyRecipe.com **Tip - Experiment with various seasonings and toppings. Cumin goes very well with black beans and lime. Bacon may be a great flavor enhancer for this dish. Let us know what you tried! Have recipe suggestions? Send them our way! Email [email protected]. We would love to hear from you!