"Magic Beans"

Don't let Jack in the Beanstalk have all the fun.

Here are some suggestion from the book Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow-Cooker  on how to make "Magic Beans" from any basic batch of beans.

6 cups beans plus:

Southwest:  1 t. ground cumin

4-oz. can chopped green chiles

1 t. paprika

cherry tomatoes

S&P

Asian-Flavor: 2 T. tamari or other soy sauce

2 scallions, minced

1 T. toasted sesame oil

Mediterranean: 1 T. olive oil

2 garlic cloves

1/4 c. pesto

1/4 c. sundried tomatoes, soaked in hot water to cover until softened--

                                drained,chopped

heat oil in small skillet, add garlic (30 sec), stir in pesto and

tomatoes, then beans--warm through.

Very Veggie:  1/3 c. frozen corn, cooked until tender

1/3 c. roasted red pepper

1/3 c. chopped tomato

1 t. liquid smoke or smoked paprika

S&P