Best Mexican Style Black Beans Dish
Ingredients
- 1 small chopped onion
- a little vegetable broth or olive oil
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (for beans)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1-15 oz can black beans
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth (for beans)
- fresh lime juice to taste
- salt to taste
- 3 ears fresh sweet corn
- zest of 1/2 lime
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (for corn)
- 3 tablespoons vegan butter
Preparation
Cook 1 small chopped onion in a little vegetable broth or olive oil until translucent, about 7 minutes.
Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 3/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder and cook another 30 seconds.
Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste and mix before adding 1-15 oz can black beans and 1/2 cup vegetable broth.
Use side of wooden spoon or spatula to mash about half of the beans while cooking.
Simmer about 10 minutes until most broth is absorbed.
Add fresh lime juice and salt to taste.
Roast 3 ears fresh sweet corn with husks on at 350F on oven rack until soft to touch, about 35 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine zest of 1/2 lime, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 3 tablespoons vegan butter.
Optional: Use sharp knife to slice down side of corn and remove kernels. Add butter mixture to kernels according to taste while corn still warm.
Rub corn with butter mixture after roasting.
Finish with squeeze of fresh lime juice and salt to taste.
