Brazilian Black Beans (quick)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 ounces hot sausage (optional)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 medium jalapeno, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup dry sherry (or wine)
• 1 -2 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 if using, brown meat in pan. drain and set aside.
• 2 in the same pan, heat oil over medium heat and add onion, peppers, and garlic. cook, stirring, until tender.
• 3 add cumin, red pepper, and cardamom. cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
• 4 add beans, orange juice, wine, salt, and cooked meat, if using.
• 5 simmer uncovered 15 minutes or longer.
• 6 serve over rice.