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mexican black beans with garlic

Black beans.  The staple of diets in most of the southern hemisphere and packed with protein and fiber.

You can make this recipe from dried beans, which some people say taste better, but I find canned beans really good and much easier.  The recipe is kind of a cheater’s version of true Mexican black beans, but sometimes short cuts are just right.

 

mexican black beans with garlic

Black beans.  The staple of diets in most of the southern hemisphere and packed with protein and fiber.

You can make this recipe from dried beans, which some people say taste better, but I find canned beans really good and much easier.  The recipe is kind of a cheater’s version of true Mexican black beans, but sometimes short cuts are just right.

 

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Ingredients

Recipe serves: 6-8
2 cans (each 16oz) black beans
4 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper to taste
garnish
1 tablespoon queso fresco or manchego, grated
ciltantro, few sprigs chopped
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My sister-in-law is from Costa Rica and makes the most amazing rice and beans dish.  We all fight over portion size at any family occasion.  She would never even consider using canned beans, but her beans take a few days to prepare, and though they are so delicious, it is a process that seems like a great deal of work.  I think it is all relative to what you are used to, and how you grew up.  For me, a store-bought meatball is out of the question!

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mexican black beans with garlic
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  • time
    20 minutes
  • serves
    6
  • skill level
    Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (each 16oz) black beans
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

  • garnish

  • 1 tablespoon queso fresco or manchego, grated
  • ciltantro, few sprigs chopped

Directions

1
Done

Drain the water from one can of the beans, and keep the other can of beans with water. Set aside.
2
Done

In a medium saucepan add the garlic and olive oil, cooking very gently until garlic becomes translucent.

3
Done

Add the two cans of black beans (one with water and one drained).
4
Done

Bring to a boil, add the cumin and then bring down heat to a simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5
Done

Place in serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro and cheese.

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