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Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans

SUBMITTED BY: Robin B.  PHOTO BY: spidermonkey555 

"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!"
Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 24 times with an average star rating of 4.0
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 17, 2008 by naples34102 
If I had left out the cayenne and the 3 T. of sugar, this might have been a good side dish. As... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 12, 2008 by tunatwist 
i thought this was so unusual and really good. i gave the recipe 4 stars because i thought 3T... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 7, 2006 by HMRANK 
I made this for a barbeque and got raves from my friends. They still request that I make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 14, 2007 by spidermonkey555 
We make this dish a couple of times per month. Very simple and very flavorful. Ingredients are... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 18, 2005 by Sandy 
My husband just loved this "different" recipe - truly a good combination of sweet and spicy! ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 25, 2008 by Dena Jo 
I loved this recipe. I used a can of fire roasted crushed tomatoes and threw it a 4-oz. can... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 16, 2007 by Cat Berner 
I liked the concept of the sweet/spicy flavors, but this was just much too spicy for me, and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
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... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 7, 2006 by ROBIN_NY 
A different and delicious way to serve black beans! I usually simmer for an hour covered,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 12, 2008 by Caroline C 
Apart from adding more cilantro and cayenne, I pretty much made this as written. It turned out... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 196

  • Total Fat: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 816mg
  • Total Carbs: 34.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 9.1g
  • Protein: 7.7g

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