Indian Spiced Beans
I’m always on the lookout for a quick and tasty meal. Bonus points if it makes good leftovers. I made this one day for lunch when I was working from home and I knew it would be an instant hit. Since that random Thursday a few weeks ago, we’ve had this probably 5 times. The smell of garam masala blooming in a pan sends my mind straight to Indian food, which is a favorite in our house.
This meal comes together in a snap and it perfectly hearty for these long winter nights without being too heavy. I serve it over brown rice and used pinto beans the day I took this picture, but you could use whatever beans you have on hand. Since it calls for a 1/2 can of coconut milk, I just double the recipe and portion it out into single servings and freeze some for an even quicker meal in the future.
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Indian Spiced Beans
Yield: 2-4
Ingredients:
1 large onion, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 can pinto beans (any kind of beans would work here)
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Directions:
Saute onion in oil. When the onion becomes transluscent add minced garlic cloves and garam masala. Cook for one minute or until the spices become fragrant.
Add beans, tomatoes, ginger, sugar, and salt. Let it cook for about fifteen minutes.
Pour in coconut milk. Heat until warmed. Add cilantro just prior to serving.
Recipe adapted from Lori's Lipsmacking Goodness
I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 
You probably saved a few calories too, by subbing the ham for shrimp! This looks amazing and I love the Mexican flavors.
beantownbaker — April 29th, 2013 @ 12:16 pm
This is definitely a little bit lighter than a normal cobb salad.
I love this take on a cobb salad. The flavors all sound so fresh and bright!
yum! this looks like one absolutely delicious salad. definitely starting to crave more salads, so this is sure to get into the rotation 🙂
beantownbaker — May 14th, 2013 @ 7:21 am
I’ve been craving salads a lot too recently. I’m so glad spring is finally here.
Oh yum, I love cobb salad 🙂 this looks great!
made this for dinner tonight…served the avocado and dressing on the side…everyone and I mean everyone went crazy over this….seconds were had and on a hot night like this it hit the spot…every bite brought out a new flavor..so so good…I follow a lot of blogs and make there recipes but none as much as yours…your recipes are easy, economical and full of flavor….and I love how you do a little bit of everything…keep them coming girl ….
beantownbaker — July 21st, 2013 @ 3:17 pm
Thanks for the kind words! So glad you enjoyed this salad. It’s SO flavorful.
ooo I sooo need this.
My mom is coming up for a Labor DAy visit. I think this NEEDS to be made. noms
beantownbaker — August 27th, 2013 @ 7:58 am
It makes a big salad – so it’s perfect for serving to guests!