Monday, June 18, 2012

Black Beans and Tortillas on Muffin Tin Monday

It seemed time to break out our totem pole muffin tin cups sent to us a while back by Garden of Daisies.  They're so cute!  We had black beans, homemade tortillas, and salad from our garden (with a boiled egg from our chickens on top).  You can't get much healthier, and it's such an economic meal too!

I like to soak my black beans in water overnight, and then put them in the crockpot on low with water and a cup of salsa for the day.  They turn out so tender and have a slightly smoky flavor when done.


If you've never made homemade tortillas, you are missing out.  They're only like four billion times better than what you buy in the store.  I made 12, and there were only 3 left over after dinner.  The boys always love them.  You can find the recipe HERE.

For more ideas of recipes for kids, check out Muffin Tin Mom.

33 comments:

  1. HeatherJune 18, 2012 at 6:42 AM

    I love homemade tortillas! But, I definitely need to invest in a tortilla press. Rolling out each tortilla is definitely not my cup of tea :-)

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  2. andyJune 18, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    That looks like it would be yummy! !! Have a great monday!

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  3. Karen thisoldhouse2.comJune 18, 2012 at 7:47 AM

    oooh yum!... thanks for sharing the recipe.. I have not tried this yet.

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  4. JillJune 18, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    May I come to your house for lunch? ;) Looks so darn good!

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  5. AnonymousJune 18, 2012 at 8:02 AM

    I have never made them, but the way JDaniel goes through the store bought kind I should.

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  6. Eat To LiveJune 18, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    I used to make my own tortillas and they were so good. I try now not to eat a lot of carbs so I don't make many treats.

    I do like black beans though. Yours look great!!

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  7. Liz MaysJune 18, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    I love your idea for the black beans in the crockpot. That sounds really yummy, and I definitely need to make my own tortillas sometime.

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  8. LOVE MELISSA:)June 18, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Looks delicious. I have a hard time getting my kids to eat beans but I will definitely try! Thanks!

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  9. MichelleJune 18, 2012 at 8:23 AM

    I will def. be trying the black beans in the crock pot. Haven't done that before and I love them. Also haven't made my own tortillas.

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  10. Buttons ThoughtsJune 18, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Oh this looks good I wish you could pack me a lunch for a day in the tractor. Yummy. B

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  11. AnonymousJune 18, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Have never tried to make homemade tortillas since Hubby is not much of a tortilla fan.... he won't eat black beans much either, guess I'm on my own when it comes to both. Darn.

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  12. BarbaraJune 18, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Yum! Now I am craving Mexican food. I will have to check out your recipe for tortillas. My grandmother used to make her own, but sadly I never continued the tradition. Maybe I need to start back up again!

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  13. Judy June 18, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    The tortillas look so good, I'm going to check out your link to them.

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  14. Valerie BoersmaJune 18, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    My first thought when I saw this Muffin Tin meal was delicious!! I can see that everything here was a big hit because everything here tasted so good! I'm hungry now:)

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  15. Tina Fariss BarbourJune 18, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I love black beans. Your meal looks so well-balanced and delicious--and fun in the tins!

    Homemade tortillas? Let me start out small! :-)

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  16. MistyJune 18, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    going to try your black bean idea...And those cups may be the cutest!!!!

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  17. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyJune 18, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Homemade tortillas are so yummy!!

    Looks like a tasty meal! I love black beans, and so does Livie.

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  18. AnonymousJune 18, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    I always enjoy MTM! This looks delicious to me and I did click to get your recipe. Thanks.
    Hubby has shingles, so I'm off from posting again. See you soon, I hope.

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  19. Becky JaneJune 18, 2012 at 12:40 PM

    While moving our food store into our new home, I noticed we had 'tons' of black and red beans. I like the idea of cooking them with salsa! Now I know whats for dinner tonight! Thanks for the menu idea.

    It's good to be back and visiting!

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  20. Tweedles -- that's meJune 18, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Thank you for sharing this with us.
    This is something we would like to try sometime. It looks yummy
    love
    tweedles

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  21. SandyJune 18, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    I love black beans. I make a black bean soup that is wonderful, very spicy though.

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  22. Irish Italian BlessingsJune 18, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    YUMMM!! I've never made home made tortillas, I'm going to have to check out the recipe!

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  23. Ginny HartzlerJune 18, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    These look soooo good, and I remember your totem containers. Will you be my mommy?

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  24. trumpJune 18, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    Never mind for the kids Lisa, id like to have some of that for myself,lol. Richard

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  25. SallyJune 18, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    You know, I've never tried black beans before. I guess because we opt more for the southern variety of peas. :)

    But, I'm going to try them 'cause you made it sound good!

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  26. jp@A Green RidgeJune 18, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    These look great, Baby Girl...never made homemade though!..:)JP

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  27. MichaeleJune 18, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    This meal looks like something we are very familiar with here. And home made tortillas taste nothing like store bought. Oh ya - eggs - forcing them down a couple meals a day. Like it or not.

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  28. Marie June 19, 2012 at 2:01 AM

    My son would have loved lunch in muffin tins! You do the most fun stuff with your boys. :)

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  29. CubyJune 19, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    I love to eat tortillas and black beans, I have damson chutney in my cupboard would that work instead of salsa I am wondering. Great lunch yet again.

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  30. kewkewJune 19, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    Love the little cups. And the food sounds great too. Gotta try the tortilla recipe.

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  31. PepperJune 20, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    Thanks for sharing the recipe. I've always wanted to make my own tortillas, as my daughter loves them!

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  32. NancyJune 20, 2012 at 6:21 AM

    I have a tortilla press but haven't used it in ages. Need to get it out!

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  33. KimJune 20, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Oh I dream of a day when my boys will eat the same types of things yours do. Sigh. Those blackbeans look awesome!

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