Black Beans with Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, and Garlic

We eat Mexican food often and I find that black beans are a healthy side dish that my entire family enjoys. I sometimes serve them simply seasoned with salt and pepper and other times I kick them up a notch by adding some spices, herbs and vegetables. Using dried black beans is best but it's not always convenient so when I am pressed for time I will use canned black beans. This recipe took minutes to make and tasted fantastic served with the Citrus Marinated Pork Tacos.

Black Beans with Tomato, Onion, Cilantro, and Garlic:

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• 1 can of black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 tbsp sweet yellow onion, diced finely
• 1 tbsp grape tomatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, diced
• 1 clove of garlic, diced
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and diced finely
• Pinch of cumin
• Pinch of dried oregano
• Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Place the rinsed and drained black beans into a small pan over low. Add the onion, tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, oregano, sea salt, and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Stir well and taste, re-season if needed. Cook until the beans and hot then serve immediately. Enjoy.

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