Southwestern Black Beans
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This side dish offers a quick way to dress up black beans, which are a good source of fiber and protein. Try it with pinto beans as well.
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Ingredients:
| 2 teaspoons | peanut oil |
| 1 | small jalapeno pepper with some seeds, minced |
| 1 | large clove garlic, minced |
| ounce | one 15- can black beans, rinsed and strained |
| 1/2 teaspoon | finely chopped fresh oregano |
| kosher salt | |
| 2 teaspoons | to 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice |
| 2 tablespoons | roughly chopped fresh cilantro |
| zest of 1/2 lime, optional |
Directions:
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans, 1/3 cup water, oregano and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the cilantro and lime zest if using and serve.
Source: foodnetwork.com
