Spicy Black Beans

Adjust the heat of this side dish to suit your family's tastes.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 celery stalk, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño chile, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon cayenne

Cooking Directions:

1. In large skillet sauté bacon; stir in garlic, celery, bell pepper, onion and jalapeño. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in remaining seasonings, cook and stir 1 minute; add beans and stir all together. Heat beans through.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of National Pork Board.