4 cups of cooked black beans
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons of olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium red pepper, diced, optional
2 teaspoons of cumin, ground
2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, optional
2 cups of vegetable broth or water
1 can of tomato paste
Cilantro, as much as desired
Sauté onion, garlic, pepper and cumin until soft. Add beans, tomato paste, and broth or water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by half and a thick sauce is formed. Add salt to taste.
