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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains, Vegetables, Dairy	Vegetarian	Main dish, Beans, Vegetarian, Tex-mex	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	c	Dried black beans
8	c	Water
3	ts	Salt
2	c	Polenta(coarse corn meal)
3	c	Sliced Green Onion(2 bunch)
4	c	Garlic jack cheese grated
1	pt	Fresh salsa
1	cn	Chopped green chilies(7 oz)

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook Beans..can be done day before, or quick soak and cook same
day..refrigerate.
In a large pot bring 8 cups water to a boil, add salt; add cornmeal slowly,
stirring constantly.  Cook 20 min or until thick enough to leave sides of
pan.  Mix in green onion and half of cheese. Pour half of this mixture into
an 9"x13"  pan. Spread salsa over mixture, then black beans( drained), then
chilies, then remaining cheese. Pour rest of polenta on top. Bake at 350
deg for 20 min..let cool before cutting into servings. reheat if necessary
before serving.
this is very good and filling..makes 8 very generous servings. from Nancy
Possehl( tested 7/4/92)
File ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmdjaxxx.zip

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