Quick and Easy Black Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 tablespoon oil (olive or avocado recommended)
• 2/3 cup finely diced onion
• 2-3 garlic cloves (pressed or finely minced)
• 1 cup chicken broth (can sub beef/veg broth or even water, more if desired)
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lime

Instructions

1. 1

   In a saucepan on the stove, heat the olive oil to med-high heat. Sauté onions for about 3 minutes or until they just start to become translucent. Add garlic and sauté abut 30 seconds more.

2. 2

   Add beans, broth, and remaining seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer, cover, cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Remove from heat and add in a few squeezes of fresh lime juice. If desired for thicken consistency, use the back of a spoon or rubber spatula to smash some of the beans. They will continue to thicken more upon standing, feel free to add more liquid as desired.