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Black Beans with Lime Recipe
by Aspen Lee-Moulden

Black Beans with Lime

Great as a side dish or an accompaniment to pork pulled tacos.

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 2 votes
Prep time: Mexico Mexican
Cook time: Servings: 6

Wine and Drink Pairings: Margaritas!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
  • Coarse salt and ground pepper
  • 2 cans (19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add white part of scallions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add beans, chili powder, and 1/4 cup water. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with green part of scallions.
  3. You can also slightly mash the beans with a potato masher. It makes a nice rich consistency.