Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Black bean and Sweet Potato soup


Okay, several times when I have been at home, I have talked about this delicious soup. Well, here is the recipe in its original measurements. Be warned, it is portioned for one person. 
I tend to double it so as to have leftovers.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
Estimated time: 25 minutes
One serving
Author’s note: Hearty, yet bursting with the fresh flavors of lime and cilantro, this is the perfect late autumn soup. I like it cold in the summer – make it the night before when you’re cooking something else and eat it cold for lunch or dinner the next day.

1 Tbsp oil
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp cayenne powder
1/2 cup sweet potato, peeled and diced (1/4 medium)
1/3 c cooked black beans (drained, if canned)
2/3 c water or broth
1/2 lime, juiced
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Saute the onion in the oil until nearly translucent. Add the garlic and spices and sauté for about a minute. Add the black beans and sweet potatoes, along with enough water or broth to cover. When the sweet potatoes are well-cooked, add enough lime juice to taste and garnish with cilantro. 

                          Product Highlight:
Gourmet Garden Cilantro
Since I have been cooking for myself, I don't tend to keep bunches of herbs; however, Wal-mart has some awesome chopped cilantro in a tube that tastes pretty much like fresh. They also have garlic, ginger, basil, chili pepper and lemongrass.
I love this stuff! 

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

New Year:

Ephesians 2:10 We are God's work of art, created in Christ Jesus to live the good life as from the beginning he had meant us to live it.

Do you see yourself as God's work of art?

How do you see yourself living His good life this year?

Discussion anyone?