Basic Caribbean Black Beans

easy on the bell peppers and cilantro if you're making this for me! Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 160 calories, 2.5 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 27 g carbohydrate, 9 g protein, 8 g dietary fiber, 20 mg sodium.

1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 large onion, chopped medium 1/2 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 ripe large tomatoes, diced (8 oz. can diced tomatoes may be substituted) 2 (16 oz.) cans no added salt black beans, undrained 1/2 tsp. cumin 1/2 tsp. oregano 1/4 tsp. sage Cayenne or crushed red pepper, to taste 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions Heat oil over medium-high heat in saucepan. Sauté onion, bell peppers and garlic until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes and continue to sauté for an additional 2 minutes. Add beans, cumin, oregano and sage and stir in gently. Season to taste with cayenne pepper, if desired. Let simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring gently and frequently. Sprinkle cilantro over beans and serve.