Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Robin B. PHOTO BY: Veggirl555

"These are famous in my family, and I always get asked for the recipe. Serve with rice or in tacos for a yummy and healthy meal!"

PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	1 Hr 15 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 30 Min

SERVINGS & SCALING

Original recipe yield: 4 Servings

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INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 large red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 dash chili powder
1 dash cumin
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 (15 ounce) can black beans

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DIRECTIONS

Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook about 2 minutes; then stir in garlic, and cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes, cilantro, and sugar. Season with cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in black beans, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour or longer.

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Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by Sandy

My husband just loved this "different" recipe - truly a good combination of sweet and spicy! I mixed it with cooked rice, and served it with mexican meatloaf. It was a hit!

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Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by TCSTEFFEY

Very good and different. I fried a jalapeno with the onion and garlic and added extra water so I could throw in some instant rice. At first bite the sweet taste seemed odd, but it really grows on you and you go back for more. I will be making again! Thanks for recipe!

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Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2006 by ROBIN_NY

A different and delicious way to serve black beans! I usually simmer for an hour covered, then remove the lid and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes to allow the mixture to thicken.

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