Simmered Black Beans

These are great black beans - very healthy and delicious. The seasonings are just right.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped green bell pepper
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1  cup  canned diced tomato
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Cook and stir onion, green pepper and olive oil in medium skillet over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder, cook 1 minute.
3. Add beans, tomatoes and thyme; stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook over very low heat about 10 minutes.
5. Uncover and cook, stirring until beans are thickened, about 5 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper.