Caribbean Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 medium sweet onions, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 4 1/2 cups drained cooked black beans or

  3 (16 ounce) cans black beans

• 3/4 cup orange juice
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the onions and garlic in olive oil until barely soft.

2. 2

   Add the spices and sauté until very soft.

3. 3

   Stir in the beans and orange juice and sauté for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

4. 4

   Mash a few of the beans with a fork or the back of a spoon. Add salt and pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Adjust the consistency to your liking by adding orange juice or mashing more beans. You can also blend the beans with additional orange juice to make an excellent bean dip!