| SPICY BLACK BEANS WITH BACON AND CHEESE |
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Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes1/4 cup CRISCO Corn Oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 medium onion, diced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 can (16 to 19 ounces) black beans, rinsed and well drained 1/3 cup tomato juice or water 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 3 slices bacon, diced, cooked until crisp 1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese Heat Crisco Oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add garlic, onion and cumin. Cook and stir until onions are soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Add black beans, tomato juice and salt; bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are heated through. Stir in cilantro. Garnish with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese. |



