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Black Beans with Tomatoes and Lime

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Yield: 4 servings

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

- 1 cup chopped onions

- 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, quartered

- 1 Tbsp lime juice

- 1/2-1 tsp ground cumin

- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil

- 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

Preparation:

• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Coat skillet with cooking spray, add the onions. Cook onions 4 minutes or until beginning to brown, stirring frequently.

• Stir in the beans, tomatoes, lime juice and cumin. Cook 1 minute or until heated through, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.

• Season lightly with salt and pepper, if desired. Drizzle the oil evenly over all, and sprinkle evenly with the cilantro. Do not stir.

• Remove the dish from the oven; add peas.

• Cover, and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until peas are tender.

• Cover and let stand 5 minutes to absorb flavors.

 


Living Without Limits, Winter 2012