SPICY BLACK BEAN TOMATO SAUCE

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Talk about dorm food, this got me through a lot of studying. I usually serve it over wagon wheel pasta but it will probably go fine over any large pasta or even a chicken breast.

Provided by Umberle

Categories     Black Beans

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (with chilies and onions such as Del Monte's Diced with Zesty Mild Green Chilies)
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (to taste)
monterey jack pepper cheese, grated (for garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large frying pan.
  • Add the onion and garlic.
  • Stirring constantly, cook until softened. About 2 minutes.
  • Add black beans, tomatoes, and ground red pepper.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens and the ingredients are heated through, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Garnish servings with grated cheese if desired and serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.5, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 428.2, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 7.9

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