mexican black beans

Name: Mexican Black Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 4 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; 2 15-oz can(s) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 14-oz can(s) chicken broth; - fresh lime juice; - fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup(s) monterey jack cheese

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Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Grapeview, WA

Updated on Jun 17, 2015

We love these beans. From The Weight Watchers Complete Cookbook & Program Basics. I also have this recipe posted on another site and it has been very well received with over 50 5-star reviews. :)

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 15-oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 14-oz cans chicken broth
- fresh lime juice
- fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup monterey jack cheese

How To Make mexican black beans

Step 1

Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add garlic, chili and cumin and saute 30 seconds.
Step 3

Add beans and broth and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Coarsely mash beans with potato masher.
Step 4

Continue boiling until thick, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. (I cook mine longer - about 30 minutes).
Step 5

Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.
Step 6

Add monterey pepper jack cheese on top and microwave for 2 minutes on high to melt cheese.
Step 7

Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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