Mexican Black Beans

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By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909

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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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1 Tbsp: olive oil
4 clove: garlic, finely chopped
1 large: jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1/2 tsp: 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 c: monterey jack cheese

How to Make Mexican Black Beans

Step-by-Step

1Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2Add garlic, chili and cumin and saute 30 seconds.
3Add beans and broth and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Coarsely mash beans with potato masher.
4Continue boiling until thick, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. (I cook mine longer - about 30 minutes).
5Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.
6Add monterey pepper jack cheese on top and microwave for 2 minutes on high to melt cheese.
7Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.