Cumin Oregano Black Beans

Ingredients

• 2 cans black beans (15 ounce each)
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• oregano (fresh or dried)

Method

1. 1 Drain the juice from one can of black beans. Mash the drained beans with a potato masher until no longer whole, then set aside.
2. 2 Chop the onion into 1/4-inch pieces and mince the garlic cloves finely. Set both aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onions for 1-2 minutes, then stir in garlic and cumin for 30 seconds.
4. 4 Add the mashed beans and the second can of beans with their juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
5. 5 Stir in salt and oregano. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.