Simple Black Beans


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 263.4
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 4.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 44.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 16.4 g
  • Protein: 15.9 g

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Introduction

Fantastic and super easy beans -- great lunch or side dish Fantastic and super easy beans -- great lunch or side dish
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    1 can plain black beans (like Goya)
    1 t. olive oil
    1-2 cloves garlic, minced
    dried thyme
    red pepper flakes
    curry powder

Directions

In a non-stick skillet on med-high heat, add olive oil and garlic, cook 1 minute or until garlic sizzles a little -- do not let garlic brown.
add entire contents of black bean can -- all juices!
add spices as desired. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until much of the liquid is cooked off and the black beans are in a thick sauce.
That's it! Great with brown rice, or served with a side veggie like broccoli (the sauce from the beans means you need no other condiment on the veggie!)

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SPECIALMG.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Excellent with corn and salsa wrapped in whole wheat tortillas too!!!!!!! - 12/30/08


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Corn is another entertaining additive - just chucked a cup of frozen kernels in with the beans. Yum yum! - 1/17/08


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    Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I added cumin instead of curry. - 3/24/07


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I was looking for something quick to go with my grilled chix and rice tonight. This was awesome on top of the rice. My family at every last bite so I don't even have leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. - 4/3/07


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This is a great high protein dish. I love the spices. - 3/20/07