Orange-Cilantro Black Bean Salad

Course: side dishes PointsPlus™ Value:    2 Servings:  4 Preparation Time:  15 min Cooking Time:  5 min Level of Difficulty:  Easy

Save time by swapping 1 1/2 cups of canned mandarin oranges for the fresh orange segments. Just make sure they're packed in their own juices, not syrup.

Ingredients

	1/2 tsp olive oil
	1/2 medium red onion(s), cut into thin wedges
	2 clove(s) garlic clove(s), finely chopped (medium)
	1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
	1 cup(s) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
	2 Tbsp cilantro, fresh, chopped
	2 tsp red wine vinegar
	2 medium orange(s), peeled, segmented*
	1/8 tsp table salt, or to taste
	1/8 tsp black pepper, or to taste

Instructions

• In a large skillet, warm oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and cumin; cook 1 minute more.
  
• Stir in black beans and cook just until heated through. Transfer bean mixture to a medium-size bowl and stir in cilantro, vinegar and oranges. Season to taste and serve. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.