Simmered black beans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupChopped onion
½cupChopped green bell pepper
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1Garlic clove; finely chopped
½teaspoonGround cumin
½teaspoonChili powder
1canBlack beans - (16 oz); rinsed, drained
1cupCanned diced tomatoes
¼teaspoonDried thyme
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cook and stir onion, green pepper and olive oil in medium skillet over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder; cook 1 minute. Add beans, tomatoes and thyme; stir to combine. Cover and cook over very low heat about 10 minutes. Uncover and cook, stirring, until beans are thickened, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Yields 4 servings.

Recipe Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 09-21-1998 By Marie Simmons Formatted for MasterCook by Susan Wolfe - vwmv81a@...

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