Southwestern Black Beans

Name: Southwestern Black Beans
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons peanut oil; 1 small jalapeno pepper with some seeds, minced; 1 large clove garlic, minced; One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and strained; 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano; Kosher salt; 2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro; Zest of 1/2 lime, optional

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 teaspoons peanut oil
1 small jalapeno pepper with some seeds, minced
1 large clove garlic, minced
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and strained
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons to 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Zest of 1/2 lime, optional

Directions

1

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3

Add the beans, 1/3 cup water, oregano and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until most of the liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes.
4

Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning.
5

Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the cilantro and lime zest if using and serve.