{"id":5698,"date":"2025-01-09T04:30:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T09:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/?p=5698"},"modified":"2025-01-09T04:30:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T09:30:52","slug":"warm-winter-bones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/2025\/01\/09\/warm-winter-bones\/","title":{"rendered":"Warm Winter Bones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Quick and Delicious: Creamy Beans in a Pan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Protein-Packed Meal in Minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Full of protein, the beans cook up soft and creamy \u2014 perfect for scooping up with a crusty piece of bread or buttered toast. And it comes together in less than 20 minutes in a single pan, making it easy for serving and cleanup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easy to Prepare<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The dish is simple to prepare, requiring just a few ingredients, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves of garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon of cumin<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of milk<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of grated cheddar cheese (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cooking the Beans<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To cook the beans, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Then, add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adding the Beans and Seasonings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Add the black beans, cumin, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the beans are well coated with the seasonings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Adding the Creamy Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pour in the chicken broth and milk, and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly. If using cheese, stir it in during the last minute of cooking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Serving and Enjoying<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Serve the creamy beans hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro or scallions, if desired. Use a crusty piece of bread or buttered toast for scooping up the creamy goodness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Q: Can I use other types of beans instead of black beans?<br \/>\nA: Yes, you can use other types of beans, such as kidney beans or pinto beans, but adjust the cooking time according to the package instructions.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Can I make this recipe in a slow cooker?<br \/>\nA: Yes, cook the onion and garlic in a skillet, then add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 2-3 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Q: Can I freeze the leftovers?<br \/>\nA: Yes, the creamy beans can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator or reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick and Delicious: Creamy Beans in a Pan A Protein-Packed Meal in Minutes Full of protein, the beans cook up soft and creamy \u2014 perfect for scooping up with a crusty piece of bread or buttered toast. And it comes together in less than 20 minutes in a single pan, making it easy for serving [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5699,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5698","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-dining"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.sun-sentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/FOOD-SKILLED-TOMATO-16x9-1.jpg?w=1024&h=575&w=1024&resize=1024,574&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5698"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5698"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5698\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5700,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5698\/revisions\/5700"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5699"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5698"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5698"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/miami\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5698"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}