Black Beans a la Olla

Fresh herbs gives a hot Spanish flair to this black bean dish. It's a favorite from my Argentine boyfriend. This is traditionally served over rice.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped green onions
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¾ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 2 large onions, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cumin, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup cilantro and simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat. Garnish with 1/4 cup cilantro.