Quick Southwestern Black Beans

Submitted by LARavenscroft

"A recipe that I found on www.mizfrogspad.com that I've adapted a bit. Please note that depending on whether you use dried or fresh cilantro it is added in a different step."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or 1 tablespoon dried)
• 1 -2 tablespoon lime juice

directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and sauté for 4 minutes, or until soft.
3. Add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the beans and water (and cilantro if using dried).
5. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the cilantro (if using fresh) and lime juice.

Reviews

[breezermom]

So much taste for so little effort! I cannot imagine substituting dried cilantro...the fresh was so wonderful in this. I served this with Spanish Baked Roast Chicken and loved it! Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe....I'll use this one often.

 

[Dreamer in Ontario]

This was very good. I used frozen cilantro to make this but otherwise made it as written. I served it over rice. Made for Newest Zaar Tag.