Easy Black Beans - Latin Style

Ingredients

2 cans of black beans
6 cubes of Sofrito ( See my Sofrito recipe)
2 teaspoons of cumin (optional)
2 teaspoons of Olive oil
1/4 cup of water

Place the oil in a medium sauce pan on medium heat. When the oil begins to shimmer place add the sofrito and cook until the cubes melt. Add the cumin and cook for 1 more minute. Add the beans and water and bring to a boil. Once the beans come to a boil cover and simmer for about 10 minutes and serve.

By the way, to make black bean soup, add a one cup of chicken broth in addition to the water. Cook as directed, blend half the bean mixture, recombine and serve.