Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans Recipe
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Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans

By: Robin B. 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 Servings
 

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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 100 | Total Fat: 3.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
If I had left out the cayenne and the 3 T. of sugar, this might have been a good side dish. As...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by tunatwist   view full review
i thought this was so unusual and really good. i gave the recipe 4 stars because i thought 3T...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2007 by spidermonkey555   view full review
We make this dish a couple of times per month. Very simple and very flavorful. Ingredients are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2008 by Dena Jo   view full review
I loved this recipe. I used a can of fire roasted crushed tomatoes and threw it a 4-oz. can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2006 by HMRANK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this for a barbeque and got raves from my friends. They still request that I make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2007 by Cat Berner   view full review
I liked the concept of the sweet/spicy flavors, but this was just much too spicy for me, and I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2005 by Sandy   view full review
My husband just loved this "different" recipe - truly a good combination of sweet and spicy! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by homeschooler3   view full review
I followed the directions exactly and these just were not for us. The sugar was all we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Brooklynrottweiler   view full review
I have to say that I will NEVER cook this again.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2007 by MISHAKENZIE   view full review
This was incredible! I served it with Carribean Chicken. Definitely worth it and I liked being...

 

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