Black Bean Sauce

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon seeded, chopped jalapeno
1 cup black beans, soaked in water to cover, at least 8 hours or overnight
6 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon Southwest Seasoning , or to taste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper
1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add onions, garlic, jalapeno and drained, rinsed beans; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add stock, lime juice, Southwest seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt and 3 turns of black pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 30 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro and simmer until beans are tender, about 5 minutes longer.

Yield: 2 cups