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Black Beans

Black Beans

Cost $5.5, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 15 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $5.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Canned Goods

    • 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) low-sodium black beans

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1/2 medium onion
    • 🧄 2 garlic cloves

  • Oils and Fats

    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • Spices and Seasonings

    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 🧂 salt to taste
    • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

STEPS

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Carefully drain the juice from one can of black beans. Pour the drained black beans into a bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the beans until they are no longer whole. Set the mashed beans aside.

3

Chop the onion into 1/4-inch pieces. Set it aside. Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely. Set the garlic aside.

4

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds more.

5

Stir in the mashed black beans and the second can of black beans, including the juice. When the beans begin to boil, reduce the heat to low, stir in the salt, if using, and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

269

Calories

  • 14
    Protein
  • 38
    Carbs
  • 8
    Fats

💡 For a spicier dish, add a pinch of chili powder or diced jalapeño.Serve with brown rice and a green salad for a balanced meal.You can use fresh herbs like cilantro instead of dried oregano for added flavor.Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.