Caribbean Seasoned Black Beans

• 96
  2 tbsp virgin coconut oil

  Whole Kernel - Virgin Coconut Oil96$12.29Buy from Dr. Bronner's
• 90
  1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic

  Garlic, Minced, Organic90$1.18Buy from South Coast Organics and Bulk Foods
• 90
  1 tsp ground cumin

  Cumin, Ground Organic90$9.99Buy from The Mediterranean Dish
• 85
  1/2 tsp dried oregano

  Oregano Organic85$7.50Buy from Whole Spice, Inc.
• 84
  3 cups black beans, rinsed and drained

  Eden Foods, Organic Black Beans, 15 oz (425 g)84$3.80Buy from Vitacost
• 72
  1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

  Vegetable Broth, Org, 32 oz72$4.69Buy from Natures Pick Market
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly cracked
• 93
  1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

  Cleopatra's Certified Organic Apple Cider Vinegar93$8.00Buy from Go Vita Burwood

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1. 1

   Warm the virgin coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat until melted and fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and dried oregano, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic and lightly golden.

3. 3

   Stir in the black beans, vegetable broth, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper, raising the heat to medium-high to bring the liquid to a lively simmer, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the pan partially with a lid, and gently simmer for 10 minutes so the beans absorb the seasoned broth.

5. 5

   Uncover and use the back of a wooden spoon to crush roughly a third of the beans against the pan wall, simmering for 2 minutes more until the liquid becomes creamy and thick.

6. 6

   Remove the pot from the heat, stir through the apple cider vinegar, and let rest for 1 minute before serving warm.