Black Beans with Queso Fresco & Pico De Gallo by
Source: Clean Eating
Ingredients
1 cup dried black beans, rinsed
1/2 small white onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 cup chopped tomato
2 tbsp chopped red onion
2 tbsp chopped red or green bell pepper
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
To a medium bowl or saucepan, add beans and enough water to cover by 1 inch. Cover and set aside in the refrigerator overnight.
Drain beans, transfer to a medium saucepan and add white onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, partially cover and cook until beans are tender, about 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, make pico de gallo: In a small bowl, combine tomato, red onion and bell pepper. Set aside.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer beans to serving plates. Top with queso fresco and pico de gallo, dividing evenly. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Drain beans, transfer to a medium saucepan and add white onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, oregano, salt and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, partially cover and cook until beans are tender, about 40 minutes.
Meanwhile, make pico de gallo: In a small bowl, combine tomato, red onion and bell pepper. Set aside.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer beans to serving plates. Top with queso fresco and pico de gallo, dividing evenly. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.
Servings: 6 Serving Size: 1/2 c beans, 4 tsp queso fresco, 4 tsp pico
Nutrition Information (per serving):Calories | 145 |
Fat | 2 g |
Saturated Fat | 1 g |
Cholesterol | 7 mg |
Sodium | 189 mg |
Carbohydrates | 23 |
Fiber | 3 g |
Sugars | 2 g |
Protein | 9 g |