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Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (16 oz) can black beans, undrained
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan and sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Add the undrained black beans, cilantro, cumin, and salt; stir well.
- Simmer on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cilantro and cotija cheese if desired.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, use vegetable broth instead of water for simmering.
Always taste the beans while cooking to adjust seasonings as needed.
Adding fresh cilantro significantly improves the overall flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 3.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0