Seasoned Mashed Black Beans Recipes

QUICK AND EASY SEASONED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In sauté pan heat garlic in oil on medium heat.
• Add onion and jalapeño as oil begins to warm.
• Add oregano and cumin and sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, adding a few drops of water if they begin to stick.
• Add contents of cans of black beans and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, to allow flavors to blend.
• Add chopped cilantro and lime juice and stir.
• Serve.

SEASONED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a 3 quart baking dish, combine onion, green pepper, oil and garlic. Cover and microwave on High 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
• Add zucchini, tomatoes, tarragon, oregano, basil, salt and pepper; stir and cover. Cook on HIgh 4 minutes.
• Add beans, stir and cover. Cook on High 4-6 minutes or until heated through.
• Let stand 2 minutes.

BLACK BEANS WITH CUMIN AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Drain and rinse black beans.
• In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and saute garlic and cumin until fragrant.
• Add black beans, broth and salt.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, stirring frequently until beans are heated through.
• OR, after sauteeing the garlic and cumin, you can place everything in a crockpot on low heat for a couple of hours.
• If desired, stir in the cilantro just prior to serving.