One of my favorite beans to work with, so flavorful on its own and easy to cook.The nutrient-dense adzuki is one of the simplest legumes to digest, boasting the highest amount of heart-healthy protein (17 grams per cup) and the lowest fat content of all the beans. A superb source of soluble fiber, the almighty hardworking adzuki helps eliminate waste and LDL (the bad cholesterol) in your blood.

Perfect for your summer cookout! I’ve always made these beans in either the oven or slow cooker. But yesterday I was already cooking on the smoker so I figured...why not?! And man am I happy I did! It will be hard to make these beans without a smoker from this point on! (Note: Don't assume this is a spicy recipe because of the jalapeños. It is all about the flavor! It actually has very little spiciness at all!) #mycookbook

You can add more water for more of a soup texture. This is more of a dip

when you're on the go like me and don't really have time to prepare dried beans, this is a quick alternative version!

Came up with this recipe years ago for a 4th of July cookout. We lived in Germany and everyone in our building stairwell was going to be there - no TDYs or vacations. We had a blast: grilled hot dogs and hamburgers and everyone brought a covered dish and desert. We had a HUGE water gun fight that started with the kids and ended with the adults sporting hoses with power nozzles. We were labelled the 'fun stairwell' and wound up coordinating some epic yard parties. Just found the slip of paper I wrote this recipe on and decided to make this as a side for our hot dog night. I added some smoked paprika to give it a smokey kick. Hubby 'Mmm' with each spoonful, so it's a keeper! The recipe can be halved, doubled or tripled - just be sure to have a large enough bean pot or casserole to hold the amount you're making. Recipe is: © 2002-2022, Sheryl Ann Umstead-Kelly, All rights reserved.

Ripped from the net and altered

Essentially Chipotle's black bean recipe with added chipotle pepper in mole to spice it up. Great served as a side dish topped with crema and green onions. To make this into a black bean soup, reserve all of the liquid in the cans and blend half of the cooked beans.

Did you know that black beans are actually purple? They contain a pigment called anthocyanin, which are also found in red cabbage and blue berries, and which aid in the prevention cell and tissue damage, in the form of oxidation. Not only that, black beans are also a great source of protein and fiber which promote digestion and heart health.Note:* You can substitute can black beans for freshly made ones.**You can substitute dried cilantro for fresh one.#CA2025