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Chocolate adzuki bean bites

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Ingredients

1 cup of cooked adzuki beans

1 cup of pecans

8 mejdool dates (stones removed)

1⁄4 cup cocoa powder

1⁄4 tsp of vanilla extract

Desiccated coconut

Method

1. Blend all the ingredients (except the

coconut) in a food processor until you

achieve a creamy texture. If the mixture is

too dry, add a tablespoon or two of water.

2. Take a heaped teaspoon and roll into

balls. Drop the balls into a bowl filled with

the coconut and shake until well covered.

3. Chill in the refrigerator for a few hours

and enjoy. A healthy alternative for all to

enjoy, rather than snacking on foods high

in sugar and refined carbohydrates.

Recipe: Marlene Watson-Tara

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Spiced and seasoned adzuki beans

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

• 2 cups dry azuki beans

• 1 ham hock

• 8+ cups water

• 2 tsp granulated garlic

• 4 bay leaves

• 1 tbl dried minced onions

• 2 tsp. sea salt

• 2 tsp. cumin

• 1 tsp. smoked hot paprika

• ½ can condensed cream of mushroom soup

• 1/4 cup chopped flat parsley

• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

image Alice d'Antoni Philips

Spiced and seasoned adzuki beans are simple, creamy, delicious and packed with flavor.