Black Beans

Smitten Kitchen

  • 225 g dried black beans, soaked overnight, then rinsed
  • 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 roma tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 c chicken stock
  • 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced

Combine all ingredients except lime and red onion in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer for 2-3 hours or until beans are tender.

30 minutes before beans are done, mix red onion with the juice of 1/2 a lime.

Right before serving, stir in the juice of 1/2 a lime.

Top each serving with sour cream lightly sprinkled with cumin and garnish with onions.

Yield: 4 servings

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