Hashing It Out

If you could only eat one food the rest of your life better make it potatoes. Potatoes contain all the vitamins and minerals your body needs, meaning you could survive on an all potato diet.  See All Potato Diet  The garlic and onions in the recipe add cancer-fighting power (see #1 Anticancer Vegetable), the spices provide antioxidants (see Antioxidants in a Pinch), and the beans contribute molybdenum, folate, fiber (nearly 15 grams per cup) and protein (also 15 grams) in addition to reducing blood pressure, inflammation, and lowering body weight. Make this for breakfast, lunch, or dinner or enjoy as a healthy snack.

Plants

  • 2-3 small red onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 lbs organic* potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 cups cooked^ black beans
  • 3 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
  • 1 tbsp thyme
  • 1 tsp cilantro
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp marjoram
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Technique

Crush and mince garlic then set aside. Cook onions in a dry, uncovered skillet over medium heat until soft and caramelized, 30-35 minutes. Cook potatoes in a separate, dry and covered skillet over high heat for a couple minutes. Turn heat down to low, add tomatoes and continue cooking, while stirring occasionally, until potatoes tender. Add beans, garlic, spices, and caramelized onions. Season to taste with black pepper.

*Potatoes rank 10th (up from 12th last year) in the “dirty dozen: 12 foods to eat organic” so choose organic. EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce

^If using canned beans select those packaged without salt added and in BPA-free cans such as Eden Organic brand.  BPA Plastic and Male Sexual Dysfunction