Black Beans

Serves 2-4 as a side.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3-4 cloves garlic, diced or minced
• 1/4 cup onion, diced
• drizzle of cooking oil
• 1-2 tsp lime juice, or juice of half of lime
• 1 cup vegetable broth
  • Optional: substitute with other broths
• 2-4 drops liquid smoke
• Optional: 1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • Optional: and seeded
• Seasonings
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp chili powder or cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano
  • salt to taste
• Garnish
  • 1 sunny-side up egg per serving (optional; omit for vegan)
  • chopped cilantro

Adjust all proportions to your liking.

Steps

1. Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium saucepan at medium-low.
2. Add seasonings. Heat for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
3. Add garlic. Fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and a little brown, stirring often to prevent burning.
4. Add onion. Fry for 1-2 minutes if crunchy texture preferred, or until caramelized (4-5 minutes?) if preferred.
5. Add black beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
6. Add liquid smoke. Let simmer for about 20 minutes. Add salt if needed.
7. Serve with an optional egg and cilantro on top. Pairs well with rice or other Tex-Mex dishes.