Warm your tummy with this Heart Healthy side

Winter is the perfect time of year to enjoy warm and healthy foods! You can eat healthy without breaking your bank! Enjoy a variety of vegetables and fruits this winter and enjoy the many benefits of healthy eating!

Get about a third of your daily protein and fiber needs with this heart-healthy side of black beans! Try it with some wild or brown rice!

Here is all you'll need:

2 cans (15 ounce) black beans
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh or dried oregano

Lets get Cooking:

Carefully drain the juice from one can of black beans. Pour the drained black beans into a bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the beans until they are no longer whole. Set the mashed beans aside.

Chop the onion in to small ( 1/2-inch or smaller ) pieces.
Set it aside.

Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
Set the garlic aside.

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.

Add the onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds more.

Stir in the mashed black beans and the second can of black beans, including the juice.

When the beans begin to boil, reduce the heat to low, stir in the salt and oregano and simmer for about 10 minutes, uncovered.

Eating healthy is so easy on your pocketbook and good for you! You don't have to be a gourmet chef to enjoy great tasting meals. Get out some of your favorite gourmet cookware and start saving your money enjoying the many benefits of preparing healthy foods at home!