The mayocoba, or Canary bean, was named after a small village in Mexico where it was "reinvented." They have a unique flavor and it is said that they will not give the consumer the usual digestive reactions that other beans can give. They are yellow and the size of a pinto bean.
1(32 oz) can mayocoba beans, liquid reserved(use pinto beans if you can’t find mayocoba beans)
1(8 oz) can diced tomatoes
salt , to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste
Instructions
1
In a medium pot, sauté the garlic in a teaspoon of olive oil for 1–2 minutes, and then add the remaining ingredients (beans and tomatoes) and let simmer for 10 minutes.
2
One small batch at a time, add the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
3
Transfer the blended soup back to the pot and return to a simmer.
4
Add salt and Tabasco to taste.
5
If you wish, garnish the soup with Tofutti sour cream and chives as pictured.
Nutrition Facts
6 servings
Serving size
1 cup
Amount per serving
Calories130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1.6g3%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium1.56mg1%
Total Carbohydrate20.8g8%
Dietary Fiber 6.8g25%
Total Sugars 2.4g
Protein6.7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
2cloves garlic, minced
1tspextra-virgin olive oil
1(32 oz) can mayocoba beans, liquid reserved(use pinto beans if you can’t find mayocoba beans)
1(8 oz) can diced tomatoes
salt , to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste
Directions
1
In a medium pot, sauté the garlic in a teaspoon of olive oil for 1–2 minutes, and then add the remaining ingredients (beans and tomatoes) and let simmer for 10 minutes.
2
One small batch at a time, add the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
3
Transfer the blended soup back to the pot and return to a simmer.
4
Add salt and Tabasco to taste.
5
If you wish, garnish the soup with Tofutti sour cream and chives as pictured.
AuthorLife and Health Network