Easy Black Beans

By Foodiewife

You can soak and cook black beans, according to package directions. I like to use canned beans, because they are affordable and very quick.

I use this recipe, often, to make black bean fajitas, served with grilled onion and bell pepper and rolled into a flour tortilla. It's meatless and very filling.

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Ingredients

• OPTIONAL GARNISH:
• 1 can black beans, drained with 1/4 cup of juice reserved
• 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• Dollop sour cream
• Fresh cilantro
• Fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1

Drain and rinse the beans, reserve about 1/4 cup of the juice

In a pot, add the rinsed beans, reserved juice, spices and heat. Before serving, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice, if desired.

Serve with a slotted spoon and garnish with sour cream, and fresh chopped cilantro.