Simple Seasoned Black Beans

* Exported from MasterCook Mac *

Simple Seasoned Black Beans

Recipe By : VegTimes
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Main courses, vegetarian* One-dish meals*
Quick dishes*

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic -- crushed or chopped
4 cups cooked black beans -- OR 2 1#cans, drained
1/2 cup bean-cooking liquid
juice of 1/2 lemon -- OR to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste
2 cups uncooked whole wheat couscous
OR uncooked quick brown rice
tortilla chips -- for garnish

Heat oil in a large saucepan.
Add onion and saute over moderate heat until translucent.
Add garlic and saute until onion is golden.
Add beans and bean liquid and bring to a simmer.
Mash about a quarter of the beans with the back of a wooden
spoon to thicken the liquid.
Add lemon juice, cumin, S&P; simmer over very low heat for
15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare grain.
For brown rice, follow package instruction.
For couscous, boil 4 cups water and combine with couscous in a
heat-proof container; cover thghtly and let sit for 15 minutes,
then fluff with a fork.
Serve bean mixture over grain.
Garnish with tortilla chips if desired.

Serves 6.
Per serving: Cal 326 / Prog 12g / Fat 4g / Carb 59g / Chol 0g /
Sodium 182 mg / Fiber 7g

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Serving Ideas : Serve with Greens with Avacado and Pear