1 c. chopped onion
2 tsp. minced garlic…

1 tablespoon broth or water
1/2 teaspoon curry powder…

2 c water
1 c fine yellow corn meal…

This is a good dish for a buffet because it is so easy to prepare. Presoak the beans overnight or use a quick soak method.

1 C petite green lentils
1 small onion, peeled…

1 large onion, finely diced
Pinch or 2 of saffron threads…

Okay, now you’re talking my favorite… burritos.

Tacos are always family friendly because people can add whatever they want to them! The bean base is pretty basic, and then people can top them however they please. If you have a favorite ff soy cheese, it would be great too!

1 cup dried black-eyed peas
1 can seedless diced tomatoes, drained — (about 14-oz.)…

2 tablespoons water
1 large onion — sliced…

Oriental foods and flavors combine with black-eyed peas in this sesame-accented main course.

In any authentic Southern cookbook, there will almost always be a recipe for Hoppin’ John, which is basically a combination of rice and black- eyed peas. To this basic recipe, each cook will addhis/her personal touches and I have added mine. White rice is traditional, but brown rice has more fiber. Tomatoes are optional. Mushrooms are a modern touch. In some areas, red pepper sauce or Tabasco sauce replaces the crushed red pepper. In Texas, Purple Hull peas are frequently used, with Picante Sauce served on the side. In Louisiana, Red Beans and Rice are the popular combination. In other places is found the combination of black beans and rice as the popular dish.

1 8 oz. can of salt-free tomato sauce
1 Tbs. Bragg’s Liquid Aminos or low sodium soy sauce (optional)…

1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin…

French green lentils have a distinctive and delicious peppery flavor. Look for them in natural food stores and fine food markets. Brown lentils may be used as a substitute. Increase the cooking time to 50 minutes.