Chipotle Black Beans

by Jen Jaromin

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

1 bell pepper, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-2 tsp ground cumin

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 cup salsa or picante sauce

1/2 cup water

1/2 tsp chiles in adobo sauce, chopped, or more to taste**

**the chiles in adobo sauce are sold in a little can near the taco stuff - it's pretty much just cooked chiles in a smokey/spicy chipotle sauce - they are delicious!**

Recipe:

Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Saute pepper and garlic until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in cumin and cinnamon, cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in black beans, salsa, water, and chiles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is gone (times vary based on size of pan). Season with salt and enjoy!