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mexican black beans

(3 ratings)
lazyme5909 avatar
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909
Grapeview, WA

We love these beans. From The Weight Watchers Complete Cookbook & Program Basics. I also have this recipe posted on another site and it has been very well received with over 50 5-star reviews. :)

(3 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For mexican black beans

  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 clove
    garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 lg
    jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 2 15-oz can
    black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14-oz can
    chicken broth
  • fresh lime juice
  • fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 c
    monterey jack cheese

How To Make mexican black beans

  • 1
    Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • 2
    Add garlic, chili and cumin and saute 30 seconds.
  • 3
    Add beans and broth and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Coarsely mash beans with potato masher.
  • 4
    Continue boiling until thick, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes. (I cook mine longer - about 30 minutes).
  • 5
    Season to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.
  • 6
    Add monterey pepper jack cheese on top and microwave for 2 minutes on high to melt cheese.
  • 7
    Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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