Garlic Refried Black Beans!

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Garlic Refried Black Beans

2 Cans black Beans rinsed and drained

½ Head of garlic roughly chopped

3 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 teaspoon Cumin

1 Teaspoon Turmeric (Anti inflammatory properties)

2 tsp Sea Salt

½ tsp pepper (optional)

¼ Cup Liquid. (water or vegetable broth)

DIRECTIONS:

Add Olive Oil to a hot sauce pan

Add Garlic as soon as you add EVOO.  (This will allow Garlic to better infuse the oil)

Cook garlic just until brown

Add 1 Can of  rinsed Beans.  Stir and then Mash the hell out of them.

Add 2^nd can of rinsed beans.  Mash lightly

Add Liquid.  (Add more if needed but make sure you mix well and add sodium if too bland after you add liquid.)

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I use this recipe as a side dish or even just some little snackers  to have around the house. 

Ingredients:

1 Can Chick Peas (Garbanzo Beans) drained and rinsed

2 – 3 tablespoons chopped Parsley

2- 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

2 tablespoons sliced green onion

3 teaspoons salt

Pepper to taste

1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Lemon (optional)

In a cold pan, add the EVOO and garlic.  Turn heat to medium low.  

Allow garlic to become fragrant and then add Parsley, cilantro, green onion and salt.  Let cook for 2 minutes on medium heat.  Add Chick peas.  Allow to cook until peas are soft and greens are cooked well.  Remove from fire, add to a serving bowl and garnish with cilantro and parsley.  Drizzle Lemon on top if desired.

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