Basic Skillet Black Beans

6 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups onions, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 cup salsa or 1 cup tomato juice
  • 3 cups black beans, cooked (two 15-ounce cans, rinsed & drained)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a covered skillet, heat the oil on medium high heat. Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cumin and coriander and stir for a minute to toast the spices.
  2. 2
    Add the salsa or tomato juice, stir well and cover; simmer until the onions are soft (about 5 minutes). Add the black beans and simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). If you like, mash a few times with potato masher. May finish with chopped fresh cilantro.
  3. 3
    OPTIONAL ADD-INS: corn, bell peppers, carrots, celery, squash.

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