Simmered Black Beans
"These are great black beans - very healthy and delicious. The seasonings are just right."
photo by Chris from Kansas
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned diced tomato
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
directions
- Cook and stir onion, green pepper and olive oil in medium skillet over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin and chili powder, cook 1 minute.
- Add beans, tomatoes and thyme; stir to combine.
- Cover and cook over very low heat about 10 minutes.
- Uncover and cook, stirring until beans are thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
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Reviews
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This was a fabulous recipe. So quick and easy to make. I didn't have green peppers so I used red bell pepper instead and it was delicious!!! -
This was really easy and tolerated a fair amount of neglect. I don't remember adding the thyme, so I probably forgot, but I would add it next time. Very good. Even people who usually complain about beans as a side dish gobbled it up. -
This was great! I added a bit of chile pepper to it to spice it up. Tasted fresh and yummy. Thank you! -
I liked this but I don't think I'll make it again. I wanted a healthier alternative to refried beans with our Mexican meal. These tasted a little like chili without the meat. I topped mine with cheese and sour cream (there goes healthier! :) My DH did not much care for these and I probably won't make them just for myself. -
Good, basic bean recipe. I used a whole can of Ro-Tel Mexican Fiesta tomatoes (which has cilantro and lime) so I left out the thyme and s&p but did everything else as written. These beans were quite spicy, especially if you use a hot chili powder like we do. Good and easy, will make again.
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<p>I live in the Kansas City area and have many hobbies including cooking, reading and spending time with my husband and two children who are very active in sports now. I also have an eBay business which is a fun hobby that makes a little extra money! My interest in cooking focuses on making healthy dishes that are more satisfying than the higher fat and higher sugar versions. If I had a month off with no responsibilities, I would spend it at a luxury spa. <br /> <br /></p>
