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mama's black beans

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Annette Rivera Cater
Egan, LA

Awesome and easy! Made this one up about 2 years ago, found out I had diabetes and slightly high cholesterol so I decided to experiment! This can also be served as a side dish, really goes well with fish!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For mama's black beans

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil, light
  • 1 md
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp
    italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley flakes
  • 1 tsp
    freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1 tsp
    jalapeno sauce or red hot sauce
  • 4 Tbsp
    capers
  • 1 Tbsp
    adobo seasoning (find in hispanic aisle)
  • 1 can
    black beans
  • 1 can
    tomatoes, canned italian-style and diced
  • 1 can
    salsa verde
  • water, as needed
  • 4 c
    cooked brown rice

How To Make mama's black beans

  • 1
    saute onion w/olive oil in large saucepan on med. heat while adding all spices 'til transparent (everything except canned items)
  • 2
    add beans, tomatoes,and salsa
  • 3
    fill bean can about halfway with water and stir to get all the good stuff out, add to pot
  • 4
    heat through stirring occaisionally
  • 5
    serve over cooked brown rice

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