Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lrg garlic clove chopped
  • 1 sm onion finely minced
  • 1 can black beans - (15 1/2 ounce)
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato puree
  • 1 tsp dry oregano
  • 1 sm seeded deveined jalapeno pepper finely minced
  • 1 c. fresh corn kernels Coarse salt Freshly-grnd black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. coarsely-minced parsley leaves

Method

  • Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add in the garlic and onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, till translucent/soft and very soft, about 10 min.
  • Drain the black beans, rinse, and drain again.
  • Add in the beans, 1/4 c. water, tomato puree, dry oregano, jalapeno, corn, salt, and pepper.
  • Cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 to 12 min.
  • Remove from the heat; transfer to a serving dish, and garnish with the parsley leaves.
  • Serve immediately with the Spice-Rubbed Salmon (see recipe) placed on top.
  • Serves 4.