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Mexican Black Beans
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
Good side dish to a Mexican entree.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
fresh lime juice
fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup monterey jack cheese
Directions:
1. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic, chili and cumin and sauté 30 seconds.
3. Add beans and broth and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Coarsely mash beans with potato masher.
4. Continue boiling until thick, stirring frequently, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
5. I add the monterey jack cheese on top and microwave for 2 minutes to melt the cheese.
By RecipeOfHealth.com