Spicy Black Bean Mash

 

Being so close to the border, we have Mexican food at our house a lot! We love Mexican flavors and seasonings, and it smells amazing when cooking.

 

 

Having a bean mash with dinner, whether it be black beans or pinto, tastes amazing and adds a bit of fiber and protein to the plate. The one problem with authentic Mexican food is that typically you’d spend the day letting the beans simmer and become soft slowly. Sometimes you just don’t have that kind of time and need to speed up the process.

 

 

This recipe it great for when I’m in a pinch at dinner and am looking for a tasty side. I can whip this together in about 20 minutes! That’s right, the canned beans allow you to skip the process of cooking and softening the beans and you can get right to the yummy part. These bold flavors and amazing spices will make up for the beans in a can.

 

 

I also like to put this together for a quicky lunch that’s full of yummy protein and fiber. Just spread it inside a tortilla with some lettuce, avocado, tomatoes and whatever else you like to slip into your personalized burrito.

 

 

Spicy Black Bean Mash

 

 

 

1 can (14.5 oz) Black Beans, drained and rinsed

½ medium onion, chopped

1 medium jalapeño, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbs EVOO

1 c vegetable stock

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

½ salt, more if needed

 

In a saucepot, warm your EVOO on medium heat. Add your onion and jalapeño to the saucepot when it’s heated. Let your onion soften and become translucent, maybe a couple of minutes. Add the garlic and allow it to cook for another minute. Now add the beans and half of the vegetable stock. Bring the bean mix to a boil and then turn it down to a simmer.

Let it simmer for about 5 minutes with a lid on the pot. Remove the lid and use an immersion blender to mash the bean mix. Add the remaining stock if it’s too thick. Don’t completely puree the mix; leave some peppers, onions, and beans for texture. Finally, add the seasonings, including more salt if needed. Mix together and serve as a side or inside a tortilla wrapped into a burrito.