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Spicy Garlic-Sesame Green Beans
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Combine mirin, soy sauce, sesame chili oil, garlic, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.
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2
Heat peanut oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add green beans and saute for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add in sauce and lower heat to medium. Continue cooking until beans have reached the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes more. Season with salt, if desired, before serving.
Ramen Eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 155 min
Instructions
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1
Bring eggs to room temperature by soaking them in warm water for about 10 minutes.
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2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a low boil.
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3
Carefully pierce the bottom of each egg with thumb tack. Gently lower eggs into the boiling water.
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4
Gently lower eggs into water and boil for 6 minutes 20 seconds. Remove eggs and place in a bowl of ice water until completely cool, about 2 minutes.
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5
While the eggs are cooling, stir together soy sauce, mirin, sake, and pepper for marinade in a bowl.
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6
Carefully peel cooled eggs; try to start from the middle of the shell and work you way up and down.
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Place whole peeled eggs in marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours, or up to 2 days for stronger flavor, turning eggs every 30 minutes or as often as you prefer.
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Slice eggs in half when ready to use.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Put coleslaw mix in a large bowl. Break ramen noodles into small pieces and add to the coleslaw mix; add sunflower seed kernels, almonds, green onions, and water chestnuts.
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2
Whisk ramen noodle seasoning, canola oil, vinegar, and sugar together in a separate bowl until the sugar is dissolved into the liquid; drizzle over the salad and toss to coat.
Thai-Inspired Sunomono with Jalapeno, Cilantro, and Basil
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- Total
- 30 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, lemongrass, and soy sauce together in a large bowl. Stir in cucumbers, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, and basil.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 45 min
Instructions
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1
Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 ½ -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
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2
Sprinkle cucumber with salt and sugar; mix until well combined. Refrigerate the bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
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3
To make the dressing: Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl; whisk together thoroughly.
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4
Transfer drained cucumbers into the bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. If you have time, refrigerate salad to allow flavors to mingle, about 30 minutes.
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5
When ready to serve, spoon crushed cucumbers into a serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Prep
- 45 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 60 min
Instructions
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1
In a small bowl, place wood mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and lily buds in 1 1/2 cups hot water. Soak 20 minutes, until rehydrated. Drain, reserving liquid. Trim stems from the mushrooms, and cut into thin strips. Cut the lily buds in half.
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2
In a separate small bowl, soak bamboo fungus in 1/4 cup lightly salted hot water. Soak about 20 minutes, until rehydrated. Drain, and mince.
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3
In a third small bowl, blend soy sauce, rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Place 1/2 the tofu strips into the mixture.
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4
In a medium saucepan, mix the reserved mushroom and lily bud liquid with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, and stir in the wood mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, and lily buds. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Season with red pepper, black pepper, and white pepper.
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In a small bowl, mix remaining cornstarch and remaining water. Stir into the broth mixture until thickened.
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Mix soy sauce mixture and remaining tofu strips into the saucepan. Return to boil, and stir in the bamboo fungus, chili oil, and sesame oil. Garnish with green onion to serve.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 155 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk garlic, rice vinegar, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, hoisin, and sesame oil together in a mixing bowl for the dressing.
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2
Tear chicken apart into strands similar in width to the spaghetti. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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3
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
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4
Transfer spaghetti to a mixing bowl; add the chicken, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions. Pour in the dressing and toss by hand until well combined. Seal the surface of the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate, tossing occasionally, for 2 to 12 hours, the longer the better.
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5
Add peanuts, basil, mint, and cilantro to the salad. Toss well; taste and adjust for seasoning.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 40 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.
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3
Meanwhile, whisk together soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, honey, and ginger in a small bowl; set aside.
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4
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Cook and stir celery, carrots, onion, and green onions in hot oil until slightly tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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5
Add spaghetti and soy sauce mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet, shaking frequently, over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer toasted seeds to a small plate and set aside.
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2
Toss together cabbage, carrots, and crushed ramen noodles in a large bowl.
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3
Whisk together olive oil, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and ramen seasoning packet in a small bowl until combined.
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4
Pour over cabbage mixture; toss to coat. Top with sesame seeds.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 22 min
- Total
- 37 min
Instructions
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1
Place rice in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add grated ginger, kosher salt, red chili flakes, and turmeric. Pour in water and coconut milk. Whisk until mixture is well combined (do not stir again).
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Place pan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. When mixture starts to bubble and reaches a low simmer, place bay leaf on the surface, cover tightly, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 18 minutes without taking off the lid. Remove pan from heat and let sit 5 minutes, covered. Fluff rice with a fork.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 40 min
Instructions
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1
Bring chicken broth, ginger, and garlic to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes. Add zucchini and cook until tender, about 10 minutes more.
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2
Stir in cooked chicken and cellophane noodles. Cook until chicken is hot and noodles are soft and transparent, about 3 minutes. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
Armenian-Style Potato Salad
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 210 min
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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2
Transfer sliced potatoes into a large pot with enough cold water to cover the potatoes by a couple of inches. Stir in 1 rounded tablespoon kosher salt and 2 ½ teaspoons dried mint. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and let cook until tender, about 15 minutes, checking every 5 to 6 minutes for doneness. Drain well.
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3
Transfer cooked potatoes to a large mixing bowl and let cool slightly.
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While potatoes cool, heat ¼ cup olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add red onion, red bell pepper, garlic, and a pinch of salt; cook and stir for just 1 minute. Turn off the heat and stir in remaining dried mint.
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5
Drizzle freshly squeezed lemon juice into potatoes and toss gently with a spatula. Add green onions, red onion mixture, remaining olive oil, fresh mint, fresh parsley, salt to taste, black pepper, chili flakes, and cayenne. Mix with a spatula until combined.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled and flavors have melded, 3 to 4 hours.
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Unwrap; stir, taste, and adjust seasonings as needed to personal tastes. The salad almost always needs more salt stirred in once it's tasted after being chilled. Serve.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Total
- 22 min
Instructions
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1
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Toss the tofu into the oil, and cook until browned on all sides. Once browned, toss in onion, bell pepper, chile pepper, and garlic; cook until just tender, about 5 minutes.
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2
In a small bowl, whisk together the hot water, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Pour over tofu and vegetables, toss to coat, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, or until sauce thickens slightly.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut oil, sesame oil, and hot pepper sauce. Close the lid, and shake vigorously to blend. Set aside to let the flavors blend.
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2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add udon noodles, and cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, and place in a serving bowl.
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3
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the bell peppers with green onion and peas. Heat in the microwave until warm, but still crisp. Add to the noodles in the bowl, and pour the dressing over all. Toss to coat everything in dressing, then sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in sesame oil, soy sauce, and club soda; mix briefly until a loose, lumpy batter forms.
Hoisin Sautéed Green Beans
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic together in a bowl. Set aside.
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2
Bring about 4 cups water to a boil in a large deep skillet. Add green beans and boil for 3 minutes. Drain green beans and run under cold water for 1 minute.
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3
Bring hoisin mixture to a simmer in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans.
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Saute until desired doneness, about 5 minutes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 25 min
Instructions
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1
Combine rice, coconut water, water, olive oil, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Do not lift the lid while rice is cooking. Fluff with a fork.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 75 min
Instructions
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1
Combine bok choy, red bell pepper, and scallions in a large bowl.
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2
In a smaller bowl, whisk together red pepper flakes (or chile paste), mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, sugar, salt, and oil.
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3
Pour this spicy dressing over the chopped vegetables, and toss well. Refrigerate for 1 hour, then toss again. Taste salad, and add more chile paste, salt, or sugar to taste before serving.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Mix cornmeal, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl until combined. Store in an air-tight container.
Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Combine blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries in a bowl; mix gently. Top with marshmallows; stir in if desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Mix honey, mustard, brown sugar, and pineapple juice in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- Total
- 5 min
Instructions
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1
Combine mayonnaise, vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and hot sauce in a bowl; mix until thoroughly combined.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Combine cilantro, olive oil, red wine vinegar, tomato, onion, lemon juice, chile peppers, tomato, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl; stir to combine.
Sugar Snap Pea Salad with Lemon and Dill
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Slice sugar snap peas on the diagonal into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups). Add sunflower seeds, juice and zest of half the lemon, feta cheese, sunflower oil, and dill. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss to combine. Garnish with slices of lemon and additional feta.
Romaine Salad with Orange and Olives
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk together olive oil, orange juice and vinegar in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
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2
Cut orange sections in half and add to a large bowl along with romaine lettuce, arugula, olives, and red onion. Toss until well combined.
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3
Drizzle half the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Garnish with pine nuts. Serve the remaining dressing on the side to be used at the table.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 10 min
Instructions
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1
Whisk together white wine vinegar and mustard in a small bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking. Mix in garlic, salt, and pepper. Chill vinaigrette in the refrigerator until ready to toss with the salad greens.
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2
Wash and thoroughly dry mixed salad greens. Place in a large, chilled salad bowl.
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3
Stir dressing, and drizzle some of it on the greens and toss. Add enough dressing to coat the leaves, but not puddle in the bottom of the bowl.
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4
Sprinkle fresh parsley, chives, and tarragon over the salad and serve immediately.
Stone Fruit and Tomato Salad
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Combine plums, peach, tomato, cherries, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until; set aside to allow flavors to blend, at least 5 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil; stir to combine.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Heat approximately 1/4 inch of oil, or just enough for plantain slices to be halfway submerged, in a medium skillet over medium heat.
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2
Cut off the ends of the plantains. Slit the skin of each plantain by running the tip of your knife from one end of the "rib" to the other; peel the skin. Cut at an angle, making slices that are about 3/4-inch thick.
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3
Brown plantain slices in the hot oil until brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain off excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still moist.
Air Fryer Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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2
Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit slightly larger than your air fryer basket.
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3
Toss together tomatoes, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper and garlic powder in a bowl.
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4
Place parchment paper into the air fryer basket, then add tomatoes. Roast for 10 minutes.
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5
Remove tomatoes to a bowl using a spatula. Carefully lift parchment paper out of air fryer and top tomatoes with any remaining juices.
Harissa Bacon Baked Beans
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- Total
- 15 min
Instructions
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1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Reserve 1/2 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet.
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3
Cook onion in reserved drippings over medium-low heat until starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 2 minutes more.
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4
Stir beans, harissa sauce, water, raisins, dates, cumin, and cooked bacon into the skillet. Pour into an 8-inch square baking dish.
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Bake in the preheated oven, covered, until heated through and bubbly, about 40 minutes. Stir gently before serving and top with parsley and jalapeno slices. Recipe developed by Laura Kanya