Spicy Black Beans

Serves 6

2 15 oz. cans black beans (or equivalent cooked, dried black beans) 1 small onion, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, chopped 1-2 (more or less to taste) chopped jalapeño peppers 1 T corn, vegetable or canola oil 3/4 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. chili powder salt & pepper to taste

Using Canned Beans Sauté onion and bell pepper and jalapeños together in oil for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add beans and spices. Simmer for about twenty minutes, stirring frequently. Using Dried Beans If you're starting with dried black beans, soak them according to package instructions. Drain and rinse. Sauté onion and bell pepper and jalapeños together in oil for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Add beans, spices and the appropriate amount of water (see package instructions for cooking beans). Simmer for several hours (refer to package instructions for cooking beans) until tender.