Spicy Black Beans

This tasty bean side dish goes well with Mexican-themed meals.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeño chile, seeded, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
Fresh lime juice
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro

Cooking Directions:

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, chile and cumin and sauté 30 seconds. Add beans and broth and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Coarsely mash beans with potato masher. Continue simmering until thick, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.
3. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

Makes 6 servings.