Quick Southwestern Black Beans

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or 1 tablespoon dried)
• 1 -2 tablespoon lime juice

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
• 2 add the onions and sautã© for 4 minutes, or until soft.
• 3 add the garlic, chili powder, and cumin and sautã© for 1 minute.
• 4 stir in the beans and water (and cilantro if using dried).
• 5 cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until the beans are heated through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
• 6 remove from heat and stir in the cilantro (if using fresh) and lime juice.