Black Bean Recipe

Rinse and Drain Black Beans

Rinse 2 cups of canned black beans under cold water in a colander. Drain well and set aside.

Chop Vegetables

Dice the red bell pepper, onion, and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Chop Cilantro

Rinse and chop half a cup of fresh cilantro and set aside.

Prepare Lime

Cut the lime in half and set aside for juicing later.

Sauté Vegetables

In a skillet over medium heat, add a splash of water or a small amount of oil. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften.

Add Garlic

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

Combine Ingredients

Add the rinsed black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together and cook for about 5 more minutes until heated through.

Finish with Lime and Cilantro

Remove the skillet from heat. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the mixture and stir in the chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if desired.