Spicy Black Beans

Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1⁄2 cup rice and 2 cups leafy greens with 1 tbsp Epicure Dressing.
Ingredients
2 cans (540 ml/19 oz each) low-sodium black beans
1 jalapeño
1⁄4 cup water
2 tbspChili Seasoning
1⁄2 lime
Toppings (optional): chopped cilantro, sour cream, grated cheddar cheese
Preparation
- Drain and rinse beans. Slice jalapeno in half and discard seeds; dice jalapeno.
- Add beans, diced jalapeno, water, and seasoning to Sauté Pan over medium-high heat. Using 2-in-1 Citrus Press, squeeze in juice from lime. Bring to a simmer; stir occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5 min.
- Add toppings, if desired.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1 cup): Calories 270, Fat 3 g (Saturated 0.1 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 95 mg, Carbohydrate 44 g (Fibre 15 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 17 g.
Tips
Black beans are a great way to add extra protein and fibre to meals like tacos, rice bowls, burritos, and scrambled eggs.
Much of the heat from a jalapeño pepper comes from the seeds. If you want a little extra heat, leave some of the seeds in when you dice it!