Creamy Polenta with Spicey Cannellini Beans

This is a yummy dish that is super easy to make and delicious on a cold winter day.

1 clove of garlic
Half a medium onion
1 green chili
3/4 tsp paprika
1 dried sage
1/2 tsp of cumin
1/2 cup of red wine
1/2 tsp of sugar
pinch of hot pepper (if you want more spice)
salt to taste
1 can of crushed tomatoes
1 can of cannellini beans (or black beans or whatever beans you have around)

Simmer for 20 minutes. Check for salt and pepper. If you find that the taste of tomatoes have taken over, add some red wine and a sprinkle of cumin. Top with some parsley or cilantro (whatever you have handy.)


Polenta

Bring 1 cup of water and 1 cup of milk to a boil. Lower heat and add 1/2 cup of polenta. Stir continuously till thick and creamy. Add some salt to taste. (I added 2 tablespoons of goat cheese at the end.)

Yum.

Black bean and carrot soup

Hi everyone!

Sorry it's been awhile. I'm not a good blogger. Most of the time it's cause I'd rather eat food than write about it.

Here's an EZ black bean and carrot soup recipe that I put together when I was doing my juice fast. I added some grilled eggplant on the side to round out the dinner.

You'll need:
a splash of olive oil
1 clove of garlic
half a medium onion, chopped finely
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1/2 tsp brown sugar
1 or 2 large carrots, chopped
1 can black beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can chicken broth
Salt and pepper and a dash of spanish paprika to taste

1. Saute garlic until fragrant
2. Add onion and saute until soft (not necessarily brown.)
3. Add celery and saute until fragrant (slightly sweet smell.)
4. Add sugar
5. Add carrots and cook for about 5 minutes
6. Add black beans and saute for 3 minutes

NOW you can stop here and add a splash of water and simmer this deliciousness for about 10 to 15 minutes and REALLLY low heat. Add some salt pepper and spanish paprika and serve over brown rice. OR you can keep going for a soupy-er version.

7. Add tomatoes and chicken broth
8. Add salt and simmer for about 10 - 15 minutes
9. Add pepper and paprika

For an extra kick add the pepper and paprika along with a green chili when you add the salt. The longer that stuff simmers the spicier the dish is.


Enjoy!