BACON BLACK BEANS

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I looked all over for a recipe for black beans that included my favorite ingredients. When I couldn't find one, I started experimenting. These have become one of our favorite side dishes with Mexican meals. The lime juice adds a real tang to the recipe.

Provided by Kendra

Categories     Black Beans

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon, chopped
1 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes (I use petite diced tomatoes)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons lime juice

Steps:

  • Saute bacon until crisp, then set aside.
  • Drain all except 1 T bacon grease.
  • Saute onion and jalapeno in remaining bacon grease.
  • Add all remaining ingredients except bacon and simmer until beans are hot and tomatoes have reduced a bit.
  • Top with bacon pieces.
  • If you like more spice you can either leave some seeds in the jalapenos or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.5, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 294.3, Carbohydrate 27.7, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 4.7, Protein 12.2

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