Robin's Sweet and Spicy Black Beans

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These are famous in my family, and I always get asked for the recipe. Serve with rice or in tacos for a yummy and healthy meal!

Submitted by Robin B
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

  • ½ large red onion, chopped

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 3 tablespoons sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 dash chili powder

  • 1 dash cumin

  • 1 dash ground cinnamon

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans

Directions

  1. Warm oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook about 2 minutes; then stir in garlic, and cook until onion is soft and translucent. Stir in tomatoes, cilantro, and sugar. Season with cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 10 minutes. Stir in black beans, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 hour or longer.

60 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

100 Calories
4g Fat
17g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 100
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 413mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 187mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.