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OK.  I know where this is going to go.  I am going to say that I love beans and you all are going to have some kind of joke that involves the words “Magical Fruit”….Well, I do love beans.  In my quest to eat better and cut back the amount of meat I eat consequently I eat more beans as a protein substitute.

In keeping with my Cinco de Mayo theme this week I have 2 new recipes: BBQ Beans and Avocado Sauce for taco’s.  Both so good and a welcome new addition to my “Mexican Night” repertoire ????

BBQ Black Beans

2 15 oz cans of low sodium Bush’s Black Beans
1 1/2 C water
1 C chicken broth
1/2 C packed DARK brown sugar
3 TB ketchup
3 TB bacon fat (yes, I used bacon fat) ***OPTIONAL**
2 TB red wine vinegar
1 small can diced green chiles
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
When the mixture begins to bubble, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 60-75 minutes or until the beans are soft and the sauce is thick.

Sweet, smoky and savory.  Not your ordinary black beans!

Talk about a fake-out….use this “creamy” sauce in lieu of sour cream.  You won’t even miss it!

Avocado Sauce

1 ripe Haas avocado
1 jalapeno, seeded
1 C water
1 TB white vinegar
1 tsp salt
1/3 C chopped cilantro
2 TB diced onion

Combine ingredients in a food processor and pulse until pureed.  The consistency is up to you.  In my house everything gets pureed…so the Picky Child will eat it ????

Whole wheat tortilla, grilled chicken and Avocado Sauce.  Light, tasty and filling!