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Caribbean Black Beans

Caribbean Black Beans

Makes 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 2 jalapeños seeded and minced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth
  • 1 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Garnish: chopped red bell pepper cilantro leaves, sliced green onion, sliced jalapeño

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, jalapeño, and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in beans, broth, tomatoes, and paprika; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Stir in lime juice. Garnish with bell pepper, cilantro, green onion, and jalapeño, if desired.