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BLACK BEANS

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Author Jehan Powell

Ingredients

  • 2- 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp crushed garlic
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 chicken bouillons
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • Chopped cilantro to garnish

Instructions

  • Put oil in a pot over medium heat. When oil is hot, add onion and sauté for 3 minutes until it’s softened then add garlic and cook for an additional minute. Next, add black beans and all the liquid in the can, cumin, red pepper flakes, bouillon, bay leaf and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil and then lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened then remove from heat. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Notes

If you prefer to use dry beans, boil 3 cups of water with 2 cups of black beans until the beans are soft then cook as directed above.