Caribbean Black Beans

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 3 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried thyme)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3 (16 ounce) cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 saute the onions and garlic in the oil for about 5 minutes, until the onions begin to soften. add the ginger, thyme, and allspice and saute, stirring often to prevent sticking, until the onions are very soft, for about 5 more minutes.
• 2 stir in the beans and orange juice and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly. use a heat diffuser if necessary to prevent scorching.
• 3 mash a few of the beans with the back of the spoon for a thicker consistency.
• 4 season to taste, and serve.