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Black Beans with Lime and Scallions

FLAVOR BOOSTERS Mexican-inspired flavors make these hardy sides hard to resist. Black beans are enlivened by chili powder and lime; peppery watercress is topped with crunchy toasted pepitas and a cuminscented dressing.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 cans (19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add white parts of scallions, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until softened, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add beans, chili powder, and the water. Cook until warmed through, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in lime juice; season with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately, garnished with scallion greens.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (Per Serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 157

    Step 5

    Fat: 2.9g (0.5g Saturated Fat)

    Step 6

    Protein: 9.1g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrates: 24.8g

    Step 8

    Fiber: 9.1g

Everyday Food: Light
TagsBlack BeanBean and LegumeVegetableScallionOnionRoot VegetableLimeCitrusFruitSideLunchDinnerDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeVeganVegetarianQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerCookbooks
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