Black Bean Puree With Cilantro

Ingredients

• 1 pound black turtle beans
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (fresh or canned)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (green part removed)
• 1 green chili, seeded and minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• Coarse salt to taste
• 1 cup hot chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (8 servings)

    216 calories; 1 gram fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 38 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 14 grams protein; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 270 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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8 servings

Preparation

1. Simmer the beans in water to cover with the onion, celery, carrot, tomatoes, garlic, chili, cumin and pepper for one hour. Season to taste with salt. Add more water if necessary and cook until tender.
2. Puree the beans in two batches with their liquid in a food processor, adding enough of the chicken stock to make a smooth puree. Correct seasoning. Before serving, sprinkle the puree with cilantro.