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Best Black Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Cameron      PHOTO BY: Chef Boyar Ha Ha

"This simple black bean side dish works well with Mexican or Cuban meals."
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  15 Min
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Original recipe yield: 4 servings
    
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, and garlic, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with cilantro, cayenne, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, and serve.
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Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by DBERREY
This was so good. I let the beans simmer on very low heat for about 15 minutes so that all the flavors would blend together well. I think 5 minutes is not enough, IMHO. The only variation I made to the recipe was adding some fresh ground black pepper along with the salt. I used this dish to create the best bean burritos I’ve ever tasted - 1/4 cup "best black beans" + 1/4 cup shredded cheese + 2 Tbs. fresh salsa wrapped up in a flour tortilla, then heated in a skillet (or microwave if you just can’t wait). I then topped it off with some green onions and sour cream. Mmmm. Perfect for vegetarians, too.

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Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by CHRISWELLSW
I had one lone can of black beans sitting around forever after countless disappointing bean recipes. FINALLY I found a keeper that received raves all around. I, too, brought the cayenne to boil with the beans, onion and garlic and allowed them to simmer 20 minutes before adding the cilantro. Bullseye. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2004 by ALYSONM
I have been looking for an easy black bean recipe to serve with Mexican Food and this is it! I added the juice from 1/2 a lime and it was perfect. Thank you for posting this recipe!

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Cameron
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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NUTRITION INFORMATION

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 112

  • Total Fat: 0.4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 510mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 8.2g
  • Protein: 7.1g

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