Chipotle Spiced Black Beans

Posted in response to a recipe request. Sound yummy to me; I'll be trying them soon!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2  canned chipotle chiles in adobo, diced (or to taste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained

Directions

1. Saute onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until onion is tender and lightly browned.
2. Add remaining ingredients; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, uncovered.
3. Serve topped with crumbled Mexican Cheese, Queso Blanco, and sliced green onion or maybe even a dollop of Pico de Gallo.
4. NOTE: If you prefer the beans to be milder, saute some chopped bell pepper with the onion and garlic and leave out the red pepper flakes; the Chipotle Peppers add a little heat, but also some yummy smokiness.