Portion Size: ½ cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients	Notes:
2 (16 oz.) can low sodium black beans	Drained and rinsed
1 medium onion	Washed and chopped
2 large carrots	Washed, peeled and diced
1 clove garlic	Washed and chopped.
1 tablespoon cilantro
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt	Optional

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point / Quality Assurance
1	In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, carrots and garlic and bring to a boil.
2	Reduce heat to medium-low.
3	Season with cilantro, cayenne pepper and salt.
4	Simmer for 5 minutes and serve.	Internal temperature 135 F.