Black Beans a la Olla Recipe

Black Beans a la Olla Recipe

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cumin, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes. Add 3/4 cup cilantro and simmer another 2 minutes. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat. Garnish with 1/4 cup cilantro.