Caribbean Black Bean Stew

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 chopped fresh jalapeno chilies, chopped (more or less to taste)
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes (with their liquid)
• 2 cups water
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice (or lemon)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• 1 teaspoon grated lime zest (or lemon)
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• sour cream, chopped cilantro, chopped scallions, lime wedges

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large heavy pot over moderate heat and saute the onions until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. add the garlic and jalapenos and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
• 2 add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. reduce the heat and simmer covered for 30-45 minutes. if you want a thicker stew, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with the back of a spoon and stir them into the mixture.
• 3 serve with any or all of the optional garnishes if desired.