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Spicy Black Beans

Black beans simmered in spices. Make more so you have leftovers to mix and match with other meals!
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Servings 5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups dry black beans (if subbing with one can, divide other ingredients in this recipe by 3)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 onion any color should work fine
  • 1 carrot
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric optional

Instructions
 

  • Soak black beans in water overnight or for 4-6 hours.
  • Add black beans to a pot, add water that is 3-inches higher than the beans, and boil beans until cooked. Approximately 1 hour.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add all ingredients except for the black beans to oil: garlic, cumin, jalapeno, onion, chili powder, turmeric, and carrots. Stir ingredients occasionally for about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and add black beans.
  • Spread all ingredients throughout the beans and add salt & pepper.