Black Beans a la Olla Recipe
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Black Beans a la Olla

By: kimmers 
"Fresh herbs gives a hot Spanish flair to this black bean dish. It's a favorite from my Argentine boyfriend. This is traditionally served over rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (81)

What to Drink?
Wine Malbec
Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cumin, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup cilantro and simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat. Garnish with 1/4 cup cilantro.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 179 | Total Fat: 5.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2009 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Mindful of hubs' sensitive innards, I left out the cayenne but this sure wasn't short on...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2009 by Jenny Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a great dish, but I wish I had let it simmer longer. If I made it again, I might even...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by STEVELICH   view full review
This was a great flavorful recipe. I took the other reviews advice and let it simmer longer. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2011 by Soni   view full review
I made these for dinner and it was delish! I made one slight alteration, I added 3/4 cup of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2009 by pacislander   view full review
This was SO GOOD and super easy. It was just spicy enough. I followed other reviews and let it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by ALFANN02   view full review
Picked up another can of black beans just so i can make this again. It was very good. Great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2009 by Katie   view full review
Had many people amazed (myself included) at the great flavor of this - freezes well too.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 1, 2011 by Oureatinghabits   view full review
Good recipe. The cilantro is quite overpowering, if I make it again I will put less in or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2011 by BacardiGirl   view full review
I loved this recipe! I was skeptical at first, assuming it was going to be bland or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2010 by Patti   view full review
Loved these - just wish I would of used less cilantro. As hard as I try I am not a huge fan...

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