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Cuban Black Beans

Cultivator Kitchen
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 29 oz can of organic black beans
  • 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Not Chicken vegan gluten-free bouillon cube
  • 1/2 cup filtered water
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and drain the canned black beans.
  • In a pan on medium heat add your olive oil, onion, garlic and hot pepper. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the spices, thyme leaves, and bay leaves to the pan and stir to combine. Cook 1 more minute.
  • Add the black beans, boullion cube and 1/2 cup of water. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
  • Uncover the beans and turn off the heat. Mash a bit of the beans and stir in for creaminess.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Serve & enjoy!