SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEANS

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This side dish is low in calories and fat and a quick way to dress up black beans, which are a good source of fiber and protein. Try it with pinto beans as well.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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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

Steps:

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the jalapeno and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. 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. Remove from the heat, stir in the lime juice and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle with the cilantro and lime zest if using and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calorie, Fat 6 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Sodium 780 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 1 grams