Jalapeno Spiced Black Beans from Closet Cooking (makes 4 servings) Ingredients: 1 tablespoon corn oil 1 small onion (chopped, optional) 1 clove garlic (chopped, optional) 1 jalapeno (diced) 1 teaspoon cumin (toasted and ground, optional) 1 (19 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed) 1/2 cup water (optional) Directions: 1. Heat the oil in a pan. 2. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes. 3. Add the garlic, jalapeno and cumin and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4. Add the beans and water and bring to a boil. 5. Reduce the heat and simmer until most of the liquid has evaporated. 6. Mash some of the beans with a fork if desired. |