Black Beans

Name: Black Beans
Total time: 420 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) Black beans*; 2 Jalapeño peppers; 1/3 cup Onion; 1 Bay leaf; 1/4 tsp Cumin; 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes; 1/4 tsp Black pepper; 1/2 tsp Dried cilantro**; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Veggie K @VeggieK

Did you know that black beans are actually purple? They contain a pigment called anthocyanin, which are also found in red cabbage and blue berries, and which aid in the prevention cell and tissue damage, in the form of oxidation. Not only that, black beans are also a great source of protein and fiber which promote digestion and heart health.

Note:
* You can substitute can black beans for freshly made ones.
**You can substitute dried cilantro for fresh one.

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Note:
* You can substitute can black beans for freshly made ones.
**You can substitute dried cilantro for fresh one.

#CA2025

Veggie K @VeggieK

Note:
* You can substitute can black beans for freshly made ones.
**You can substitute dried cilantro for fresh one.

#CA2025

Note:
* You can substitute can black beans for freshly made ones.
**You can substitute dried cilantro for fresh one.

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Ingredients

7 minutes

4 servings

1 can (15 oz)Black beans*
2Jalapeño peppers
1/3 cupOnion
1Bay leaf
1/4 tspCumin
1/4 tspRed pepper flakes
1/4 tspBlack pepper
1/2 tspDried cilantro**
2 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

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Steps

7 minutes

1

Assemble all ingredients.
2

Heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
3

Add jalapeños and bay leaf. Cook covered for 3 minutes, stirring often.
4

Turn heat to medium low. Add black beans and the rest of the spices (cumin, red pepper flakes, black pepper, dried cilantro) and cook covered for an additional 4 minutes.
5

Remove from heat and serve warm.