black beans with cotija cheese
Black Beans with Cotija Cheese Cotija is a very dry and crumbly Mexican cheese. It is the perfect topping in this recipe for Black Beans with Cotija Cheese. It's a salty cheese, so...
Ingredients
- 2cupdried black beans (or two 16 ounce cans black beans with t
- 11/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2white onions, chopped
- 1tablespoonground cumin
- 3ouncecotija cheese, crumbled (or use feta)
- 2medium tomatoes, chopped, for garnish
- 1/4cupfinely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
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Black Beans with Cotija Cheese Cotija is a very dry and crumbly Mexican cheese
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It is the perfect topping in this recipe for Black Beans with Cotija Cheese
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It's a salty cheese, so don't use too much salt when you make the beans
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Serve these beans with a salad, or maybe alongside some spicy rice
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They are also a good choice with quesadillas or other Mexican foods
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2 cups dried black beans (or two 16 ounce cans black beans with their liquid) 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 2 white onions, chopped 1 tablespo
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Soak overnight
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Or if you forget to soak the beans the night before, place them in a large pot and cover with water 3 inches above the beans