Courtesy of Lori Evans Nutrition Education Assistant OSU Community Nutrition Education

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups black beans, cooked

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

• 1/2 cup onion, chopped (about 1/2 medium onion)

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)

• 1 can (14.5 ounces) Mexican style diced tomatoes

• 1 cup water

• 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice (optional)

• Nonfat yogurt or low fat sour cream and cilantro for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare beans as directed.

2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook. Stir until onion begins to soften (about 2 to 3 minutes). Add chili powder. Add cumin, if desired. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

3. Add tomatoes, beans, and water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes (covered).

4. Remove from heat and stir in lime or lemon juice, if desired. 5. Garnish before serving.

Fresh Start is a free program taught by Nutrition Education Assistants (NEAs). By participating in this program you will learn how to make healthier food choices, plan low-cost meals, stretch your food dollars, prepare new foods, read food labels, and more. If you are interested in participating in this free nutrition program, please contact Lori Evans, Nutrition Education Assistant with the OSU Community Nutrition Education Programs. The office is located at the Kay County OSU Extension office, 201 S. Main St., Newkirk, Oklahoma 74647. You may call the office at 580-362-2200 or email lori. evans@okstate.edu.