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National Bean Day

Today is national Bean Day
In honor I  am posting

Aunt Gladys'  Cuban black Beans

1 can seasoned black beans
1 tsp olive oil
dash of Garlic powder
dash of cumin 
salt to taste

Directions; mix ingredients together in a pot and let simmer for 5 minutes.  Serve over rice.





  • Green  Shellfish
  • Pink Gluten
  • Yellow Nuts
  • Blue  Soy
  • Purple Milk
  • Red Eggs
  • Orange Fish
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    1. JessicaMarch 25, 2012 at 8:58 PM

      I didn't know January 7th was National Bean day! I didn't even know there was National Bean Day! I will have to post my bean recipe next year...

      Thanks for participating in my recipe contest. Even though you did not win "the grand prize", I decided to feature the Diablo Potato Salad for this week's Meatless Monday. Take a look: http://jessica-healthymommyhealthybaby.blogspot.com/2012/03/meatless-monday-diablo-potato-salad.html

      I'm still enjoying it!

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