Basic Skillet Black Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups onions, diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup salsa or 1 cup tomato juice
3 cups black beans, cooked (two 15-ounce cans, rinsed & drained)

Preparation

In a covered skillet, heat the oil on medium high heat. Add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the cumin and coriander and stir for a minute to toast the spices.
Add the salsa or tomato juice, stir well and cover; simmer until the onions are soft (about 5 minutes). Add the black beans and simmer until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). If you like, mash a few times with potato masher. May finish with chopped fresh cilantro.
OPTIONAL ADD-INS: corn, bell peppers, carrots, celery, squash.