Spicy Black Beans with Chilies and Lime Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Beans with Chilies and Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups black beans dried, 9 ounces, sorted and soaked overnight; 1 x salt; 1 x black pepper; 1/2 mediume carrots diced, about 1/4 cup; 1/2 each celery stalks diced, about 1/4 cup; 2 each lime zest minced, 1 1/2 teaspoons; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons champagne vinegar; 1 each garlic cloves finely chopped; 3 pinches cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup olive oil light; 1 to 2 each jalapeno pepper seeded and diced; 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped; 1 tablespoon mint leaves chopped

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups black beans dried, 9 ounces, sorted and soaked overnight
1 x salt
1 x black pepper
1/2 mediume carrots diced, about 1/4 cup
1/2 each celery stalks diced, about 1/4 cup
2 each lime zest minced, 1 1/2 teaspoons
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
1 each garlic cloves finely chopped
3 pinches cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil light
1 to 2 each jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
1 tablespoon mint leaves chopped

1
NOTE: Adjust the cayenne pepper and the jalapenos to taste.
2
Drain and rinse the beans and place them in a large saucepan.
3
Cover generously with cold water and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce the heat and cook at a gentle boil for 20 to 25 minutes, until the beans are tender yet still hold their shape.
5
Taste the beans to be sure they're cooked before draining them.
6
While the beans are cooking, bring a small pot of water to boil with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
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Drop the carrot into the water and cook for 1 minute, adding the celery for at least 30 seconds.
8
Drain immediately and rinse under cold water.
9
Make the dressing by combining the lime zest and juice, vinegar, garlic, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
10
Gradually whisk in the oil.
11
When the beans are tender, drain and toss immediately with the dressing and jalapenos.
12
If the chilies are very hot, add half the amount to the salad, then add more to taste; the salad should be spicy.
13
Marinate for 30 minutes.
14
Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the cilantro and mint before serving.

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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 1/2 cups black beans dried, 9 ounces, sorted and soaked overnight, 1 x salt, 1 x black pepper, 1/2 mediume carrots diced, about 1/4 cup, and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Beans with Chilies and Lime 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.

Spicy Black Beans with Chilies and Lime

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