Meals That Heal - Coconut Lime Black beans
Satisfying and loaded with protein, beans are nature’s remedy for strong food cravings. Beans are one of a few hearty foods that actually help you drop pounds. They are so frequently prepared like a comfort food, you might be surprised to find that they are an excellent ingredient in a Kapha reduction diet. A cup of a filling portion of cooked black beans contains only 11 percent of the recommended daily allowance of calories, all while offering much-needed protein and fiber.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried black beans, rinsed
- 2 cups coconut water
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 green onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 pinch pepper, black to taste
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in cold water.
- Drain the beans and transfer them to a large saucepan. Cover with 3 cups cold water, coconut water and 2 teaspoons salt, set over medium heat and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes, then turn the heat down to low, cover and cook until tender; depending upon the age of the beans, this will take between 30 and 45 minutes (older beans take longer).
- When tender, add the coconut oil and lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour into a serving dish and garnish with the green onions.
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