Monday, January 23, 2012

Cuban Style Black Beans



Ingredients:

  • 2tbsp olive oil
  • a medium red onion, finely chopped
  • a small carrot, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1.5 cups of cooked black beans
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 tbsp chili powder
  • salt
Directions:
  1. heat olive oil in large skillet
  2. add onion, carrot, garlic
  3. simmer for 7 minutes, covered
  4. in a pot, mix veggies, beans, water and tomatoes
  5. add cayenne pepper, chili powder and salt
  6. let cook for 10 minutes
  7. check spices, serve over rice or alone