SPICY BLACK BEANS

These spicy beans are an easy and quick side dish, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Ingredients:

1 medium onion, chopped

2 red bell peppers, chopped (or a mixture of red, yellow and orange)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon Mexican oregano

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup water

Juice of one lime

1 bunch of cilantro, chopped (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

Heat oil in a large skillet. Add onion and saute over medium for about 4-6 minutes or until they are soft and translucent. Add the garlic, cook for 1 minute more. Add the spices and peppers. Cook for 5 minutes until peppers are tender. Add the beans and water and cook on low for 8 minutes. Just before serving add salt and pepper to taste and the lime juice and cilantro.