Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Spicy Black Beans

Spiced black beans is good side dish to Mexican entrees or a filling for burrito wraps or in burrito bowls.
You can decide the consistency depending on your taste. You can make it dry or add more broth or water if you want gravy consistency.




Ingredients


  • Black Beans Can - 1 ( 15 ounce )
  • Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Onion - 1 small
  • Garlic - 1 clove
  • Jalapeno - 1 ( seeded and chopped )
  • Toasted and ground Cumin - 1 tsp
  • Broth or water - 1/2 cup ( adjust according to your preference )
  • Salt - to taste
  • Cilantro - 2-3 springs

Directions
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Add chopped onion and saute till translucent.
  • Add chopped garlic, chopped jalapeno and cumin and fry for another minute.
  • Add beans and water and cook covered on low-med heat till all the water is evaporated. If you like gravy consistency , then add more water and don't let it dry completely.
  • Add salt and mix .
  • Mash some of the beans with the back of the spoon.
  • Add chopped cilantro.

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