Simmered Black Beans

Submitted by Chris from Kansas

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

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• 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.

Reviews

[DogAndCatDoc]

This was a fabulous recipe. So quick and easy to make. I didn't have green peppers so I used red bell pepper instead and it was delicious!!!

 

[evewitch]

This was really easy and tolerated a fair amount of neglect. I don't remember adding the thyme, so I probably forgot, but I would add it next time. Very good. Even people who usually complain about beans as a side dish gobbled it up.

 

[erin.fedak]

This was great! I added a bit of chile pepper to it to spice it up. Tasted fresh and yummy. Thank you!

 

[firealarmqueen]

I liked this but I don't think I'll make it again. I wanted a healthier alternative to refried beans with our Mexican meal. These tasted a little like chili without the meat. I topped mine with cheese and sour cream (there goes healthier! :) My DH did not much care for these and I probably won't make them just for myself.

 

[BerrySweet]

Good, basic bean recipe. I used a whole can of Ro-Tel Mexican Fiesta tomatoes (which has cilantro and lime) so I left out the thyme and s&p but did everything else as written. These beans were quite spicy, especially if you use a hot chili powder like we do. Good and easy, will make again.