*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                      Simple Seasoned Black Beans

Recipe By     : VegTimes
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Main courses, vegetarian*        One-dish meals*
               Quick dishes*

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1 1/2  tablespoons   olive oil
  1      cup           chopped onion
  3      cloves        garlic -- crushed or chopped
  4      cups          cooked black beans -- OR 2 1#cans, drained
    1/2  cup           bean-cooking liquid
                       juice of 1/2 lemon -- OR to taste
  1      teaspoon      ground cumin
                       salt and freshly ground pepper -- to taste
  2      cups          uncooked whole wheat couscous
                          OR uncooked quick brown rice
                       tortilla chips -- for garnish

Heat oil in a large saucepan.
Add onion and saute over moderate heat until translucent.
Add garlic and saute until onion is golden.
Add beans and bean liquid and bring to a simmer.
Mash about a quarter of the beans with the back of a wooden
spoon to thicken the liquid.
Add lemon juice, cumin, S&P; simmer over very low heat for
15 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare grain.
For brown rice, follow package instruction.
For couscous, boil 4 cups water and combine with couscous in a
heat-proof container; cover thghtly and let sit for 15 minutes,
then fluff with a fork.
Serve bean mixture over grain.
Garnish with tortilla chips if desired.

Serves 6.
Per serving: Cal 326 / Prog 12g / Fat 4g / Carb 59g / Chol 0g /
Sodium 182 mg / Fiber 7g

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Serving Ideas : Serve with Greens with Avacado and Pear