Quick and Easy Seasoned Black Beans

Description: Perfectly quick and easy. Another option is to mash/puree and chill for an extremely tasty bean dip.

Ingredients:

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 2 jalapeno chiles, chopped fine (seeds removed if desired)
• 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• salt and black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

1. In sauté pan heat garlic in oil on medium heat.
2. Add onion and jalapeño as oil begins to warm.
3. Add oregano and cumin and sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, adding a few drops of water if they begin to stick.
4. Add contents of cans of black beans and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, to allow flavors to blend.
6. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice and stir.
7. Serve.