Cooking for Zo

Taste Level: VGR
Cost: $20 and under
Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 10-15 min.
Cook Time: 12-20 min.
Difficulty: 1


These are some of the best refried Black Beans I have ever had!  Zo tossed them together one night and I ended up licking the sauce pan clean after tasting them!  I had them on a burrito, chips, in a quesadilla and just by themselves.  Enjoy!

2 tbsp green bell pepper (chopped)

1 purple jalapeno (seeded, diced)

saute in 2 tbsp olive oil with pepper, salt and cayenne

15 oz can black beans (drained)

1/3 cup water

1 bay leaf

1/4 tsp oregano

1/4 tsp paprika

1 tsp tomato paste

1/4 tsp pepper flakes

In a medium sauce pan heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat.  Once heated add onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno, salt, pepper and cayenne and saute for 5-7 minutes, stirring often.  Add remaining ingredients to sauce pan and bring to a boil. Continue to boil until almost all of the water evaporates away (7-13 minutes and then lightly mash beans. Serve hot and enjoy!