I read an article about Bodega Beans a few weeks ago. Have you heard of it? It sounded quite delicious to me that I was planning to make it even before I was done reading the article.
Apparently it is a recipe for when you want a cheap but healthy meal with readily accessible ingredients. And nowadays, who doesn’t want that? It can be a wonderful side dish, if anything!
According to the article, the most basic “recipe” is to sauté garlic and onions in a little olive oil, add a can of drained beans and any seasoning you like, drizzle with more olive oil and you’re done! A sprinkle of cheese is optional, then serve with rice or bread.
I did make it and it was absolutely delicious! I added a few spices to it but feel free to use any that you like or have!
After making it a few times on the stove, I made it in the ELB for you guys! You can prepare rice in the small nesting bowl and you’re all set for a yummy meal!
*NOTE that this recipe uses regular sized measuring cups, NOT the tiny ELB cup, unless specified.*
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I like to add crispy bacon to my bodega beans as my son doesn’t like beans but loves bacon…so beans with bacon is acceptable to him. 😊
Just place the bacon strips in a clean skillet, let the oil render out and brown till crisp. Crumble when cool.
Ingredients:
Bacon, browned and drained, optional but highly recommended
1 tablespoon minced onions
2 tablespoons chopped carrots
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cumin, paprika, sazon todo, as desired
1 tablespoon chopped celery
1 can beans, rinsed and drained (garbanzo, pinto, red bean, black bean, any will do)
2 tablespoons olive oil or 1 tablespoon each bacon grease and olive oil, more as needed
Parmesan cheese, optional
Avocado slices, optional
Chopped cilantro, optional
Chili pepper flakes, optional
Procedure:
1. Place onions in the big ELB bowl.
2. Add some carrots,
3. Salt, pepper, garlic powder and any other seasoning you like. I love adding a couple of shakes of cumin.
4. Chopped celery,
5. The can of drained beans,
6. Crumbled cooked bacon,
7. Mix everything together. Add the olive oil or bacon grease and olive oil mix. Cover the bowl with foil and place in the ELB base.
* you can place 2 ELB cups of rice, rinsed and drained with 2 ELB cups water to the little nesting bowl to round out your meal!*
8. Add 3 ELB cups of water to the base, cover and let steam until it shuts off, about an hour.
9. Carefully open the ELB and mix the contents. Serve hot with rice, bread, cheese, chopped cilantro, and/or avocado if desired. Sprinkle with chili pepper flakes if you want a little spice.
10. Enjoy!