Quick Cuban Black Beans

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Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Serves: 4

Ingredients  

• 2 (15 oz) cans reduced-sodium black beans

• ½ c water

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• ¼ c chopped yellow onion

• ¼ c chopped green bell pepper

• 1 large garlic clove, minced

• ¼ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ¼ tsp dried oregano

• 2 tsp apple cider vinegar

• ½ c chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Add entire contents of both cans of beans (do not drain or rinse beans) plus 1/2 cup of water to a pot and gently heat on medium-low.

2. In a separate pan on medium, heat olive oil, onions, peppers, and garlic until everything is soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add½ cup beans to the soft vegetables. Mash the vegetable mixture to make a paste.

3. Add the paste to the bean pot, along with the salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and vinegar. Heat through about 5 minutes. Top with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition: (per serving) Calories: 230 kcals | Total Fat: 7 g | Sat. Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 390 mg | Carb: 31 g | Protein: 11 g | Fiber: 13 g | Calcium: 70 mg | Iron: 4 mg | Potassium 590 mg.

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