Mexican Black Beans (Ww) Recipe

Name: Mexican Black Beans (Ww)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 lb black beans, rinsed drained and cooked; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 lb black beans, rinsed drained and cooked
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1
In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic.
2
Saute, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are wilted, about 8 minutes.
3
Add chili powder, bay leaves, cumin and oregano; saute, stirring, 1 minute.
4
Add beans, broth, salt and pepper. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil and lower heat to medium-low.
5
Gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamy and tender, about 30 minutes.
6
Remove bay leaves; stir in cilantro and serve.
7
EACH SERVING (1/2 cup) PROVIDES: 1 Fat, 1/2 Vegetable, 2 Proteins, 5 Optional Calories.
8
PER SERVING: 219 Calories, 11 g Protein, 6 g Fat, 32 g Carbohydrate, 23 mg Sodium, 0 mg Cholesterol, 3 g Dietary Fiber; 4 points.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped, 1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican Black Beans (Ww) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Black Beans (Ww)

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Variations & substitutions

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