Easy Black Beans

[JJ Judkins]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Easy Black Beans

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Side Dish Tex-Mex
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion -- diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic -- minced
2 tsp ground ancho chile pepper -- (see Note)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 cans black beans -- (15 oz) rinsed
1 cup water
1 Tbsp tomato paste

1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and
cook, stirring, until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook,
stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add ground chile, cumin and

oregano
and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. Add beans,
water and tomato paste; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat
to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are

heated
through and the sauce is slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve

warm.

Make Ahead Tip:
Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in a saucepan with
2 tablespoons water over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for
about 5 minutes.
Ingredient Note:
Ancho chile peppers, one of the most popular dried chiles used in
Mexico, are dried poblano peppers. They have a mild, sweet, spicy
flavor. Ground ancho chile pepper can be found in the specialty-spice
section of large supermarkets, or substitute ground chili powder with
a pinch of cayenne.

Servings: 8
Serving Size: scant 1/2 cup each

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 very lean meat
From: Eating Well - June/July 2005, Eating Well for a Healthy
Heart Cookbook (2008)

Description:
"These easy black beans are the perfect accompaniment to any Mexican

fiesta."
Source:
"Imported to Master Cook by JJ"
Start to Finish Time:
"0:30"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 184 Calories; 2g Fat (9.0% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 20mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat.


Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0