Rainbow Southwest Salad {with Fire Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing}

23 Thursday Jul 2015

Posted by libby in chicken, healthy choices, love to cook, lunch bowls, salads, Weight Watchers

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avocado, black beans, blue corn tortilla chips, carrot, chicken, ciilantro, corn, jalapeño, lettuce, lime, poblano peppers, red onion, Tomato

Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, brown, black. The classic colors found in an 8 pack of Crayola crayons.

Tomato, carrot, corn, avocado, blue corn chips, purple onion, chicken, black bean puree. The classic flavors found in our Rainbow Southwest Salad.

Warning. This recipe post is a whirling twirling merry-go-round. Continue reading »

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Tipico Power Bowl {with Grilled Chicken}

07 Tuesday Apr 2015

Posted by libby in chicken, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, low-carb, lunch bowls, Mexican/Latin, salads, Weight Watchers

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avocado, black beans, chicken, flour tortilla, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco

This might be my most favorite salad EVER. I’m sometimes reminded not to make statements that can’t stand the test of thyme. If you deliver me a Tipico Power Bowl {with Grilled Chicken} 5 days a week, I’m certain I will sing your praises. Continue reading »

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Black Bean Puree

03 Friday Apr 2015

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black beans, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, garlic, jalapeño, onion

Yesterday I described a fantastic salad I enjoyed recently. I’m recreating my favorite components, including Pico de Gallo and this amazing Black Bean Puree. Continue reading »

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Chicken & Chorizo Chili

09 Thursday Oct 2014

Posted by libby in beef, pork, lamb, chicken, love to cook, soups, stews, chili

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black beans, chicken, chicken broth, chili powder, chorizo sausage, cumin, diced tomatoes, onion

I spent this past weekend organizing my kitchen. Starting with the spice cabinet, moving on to the pantry, followed by my dishes cupboard and ending with the freezer. I’m sure everyone has their problem areas but since I began food blogging all of mine have blown up. Hey now! ;-) Continue reading »

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Mexican Tamale Pie

20 Saturday Sep 2014

Posted by libby in casseroles & comfort food, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, vegetarian

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black beans, corn, cornmeal, diced tomato, garlic, onion, pinto beans, zucchini

I’ve been wanting to recreate my favorite Mexican Tamale Pie since about the moment I began sharing recipes on Lemony Thyme. Which also happens to be when I realized that the most important part of cooking isn’t the recipe, it’s the ingredients. Continue reading »

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Chicken Enchiladas Soup

03 Saturday May 2014

Posted by libby in chicken, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, soups, stews, chili

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black beans, chicken, chicken broth, chiles, corn, enchiladas sauce

This week’s whole roasted chicken got bathed in rich Homemade Enchilada Sauce. Think BBQ Chicken, only basted with that wonderful chili and tomato based sauce. When it came out of the oven it was a sight to behold. We first enjoyed our chicken dinner which later became Chicken Enchiladas Soup. Continue reading »

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Turkey & Sweet Potato Southwest Chili

15 Wednesday Jan 2014

Posted by libby in healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, soups, stews, chili, turkey

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black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, ground turkey, onion, sweet potatoes

Turkey & Sweet Potato Southwest Chili.

My motivation for this dish was to deliver a flavor packed hearty chili (you know…the kind your manly man will eat) but with less calories. Because lets face it, most of us don’t need the extra calories and are perfectly happy as long as we’re satisfied. This chili is definitely satisfying. Continue reading »

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Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese}

13 Sunday Oct 2013

Posted by libby in gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook, Mexican/Latin, side dishes, vegetarian

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baked potato, black beans, cilantro, corn, cottage cheese, fresh tomato salsa

A ‘Loaded’ Baked Potato doesn’t have to mean loaded in fat and unwanted calories. Our Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese} is flavor packed and naturally low-fat. This my friends is a weekday lunch that will not only carry you through the 3 o’clock pitfall hour, but one that will carry you out of the office at 5 o’clock feeling great. Continue reading »

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Brazilian Feijoada {Pork, Beef & Black Bean Stew}

20 Tuesday Aug 2013

Posted by libby in beef, pork, lamb, gluten free, healthy choices, love to cook

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bacon, beef short ribs, black beans, Boston butt pork roast, orange

Brazilian Feijoada {Pork, Beef & Black Bean Stew}

The word Feijoada (pronounced fay-ZWAH-da) comes from the Portuguese word feijão which means “beans” and is the national dish of Brazil. This stew is made up of rich cuts of assorted pork and beef that are slow cooked with black beans, onions and garlic. It’s then served over rice with orange wedges which provide just the right flavor balance. Continue reading »

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Loaded Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

16 Tuesday Jul 2013

Posted by libby in healthy choices, love to cook, Share the Love, turkey, vegetarian, Weight Watchers

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black beans, cabbage, cilantro, corn, ground turkey, onion, rice, zucchini

Loaded Stuffed Cabbage Rolls.

As in…don’t hold back on the veggies. This was a fabulous way to work through the last few fresh veggies that needed to be eaten before it was back to the Farmers Market on Wednesday. This included a gorgeous head of cabbage that I was persuaded to buy (I just love farmers). Continue reading »

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Tag Archives: black beans

Rainbow Southwest Salad {with Fire Roasted Poblano, Cilantro & Lime Dressing}

Tipico Power Bowl {with Grilled Chicken}

Black Bean Puree

Chicken & Chorizo Chili

Mexican Tamale Pie

Chicken Enchiladas Soup

Turkey & Sweet Potato Southwest Chili

Southwest Baked Potato {with Cottage Cheese}

Brazilian Feijoada {Pork, Beef & Black Bean Stew}