Quick Black Beans
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz. can black beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ packet of Taco seasoning mix
- 3 tablespoons prepared salsa or tomato sauce
Directions
- Drain and rinse beans from a can.
- Heat oil in a small pot on a medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let it sizzle. Add beans and stir. Add salsa or tomato sauce and seasoning mix. Stir, cover the pot and let it cook for 7 to 10 minutes on low heat.
- Can be served for filling for Taco, burrito or on the side for Mexican dishes.
Quick Refried Beans
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Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz. can pinto beans or black beans
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- ½ packet of Taco seasoning mix
- 3 tablespoons prepared salsa or tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese or Monterey jack cheese
Directions
- Drain and rinse beans from a can.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a small pot on a medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let it sizzle. Add beans and stir. Add salsa or tomato sauce and seasoning mix. Stir, cover the pot and let it cook for 7 to 10 minutes on low heat.
- Off heat, add cheese and mash the beans either with a potato masher or in a food processor leaving some texture.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a small pot on a medium heat. Add beans, stir and let it cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Can be served for filling for Taco, burrito or on the side for Mexican dishes.