Flavorful Black Beans

This could be a side dish for 3-4, or a main vegetarian dish for two for lunch. I used jarred roasted red peppers, but you could probably roast a half a pepper under the broiler.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1⁄2 cup  roasted red pepper, chopped
• 2  tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup madeira wine or 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Drain and rinse the black beans, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid from the can.
2. Put the beans, peppers, cilantro, madeira, bean water, and 1/4 cup of water into a small pot.
3. Bring to a boil and simmer merrily, uncovered, until the liquid has reduced and is a little gooey, 10 minutes or so. The result should be beans in a flavorful sauce, not dry beans or soupy beans.
4. Season to taste.