Black Beans (pairs with Cuban Pork)

Not much to say....it's beans.

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Ingredients:

- 2 cans black beans, drained and lightly rinsed

- 1/2 yellow onion (if you make the cilantro lime rice, you'll use the other half)

- 2 tsp vegetable oil

- 3 cloves garlic, mined

- 2 tsp cumin

- 1 tsp paprika

- salt and pepper, to taste

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1. In a skillet heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

2. Add the onions and sauté until soft and translucent, 3-4 minutes.

3. Add in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, 30-60 seconds.

4. Add the black beans and cook for 6-7 minutes, then mash approx. half of the beans with the back of a wooden spoon or potato masher.

5. Add in the spices and stir, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes. There should be full beans and mashed beans.

6. Serve immediately. Enjoy!