Cuban Black Beans with Mango Relish

Description
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Ingredients

 * Mango Relish
 * 2 mangos, peeled and diced
 * 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
 * 3 scallions, bottoms and 2’’ of green, thinly sliced
 * 2 Tbs. chopped Italian parsley
 * Juice of 1 lime
 * 1 tsp. light brown muscovado sugar
 * Cuban Black Beans
 * 2 tsp. olive oil
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 1 6-oz. pkg. soy Canadian “bacon,” diced
 * 2 15-oz. cans salt-free black beans, well drained
 * 1 Tbs. red wine vinegar
 * 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
 * 1 tsp. ground cumin
 * 1/8 tsp. lemon pepper
 * Hot pepper sauce to taste

Directions
1. To make Mango Relish: Mix diced mangos, bell pepper, scallions and parsley. Squeeze lime juice over all, stir well and stir in sugar. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

2. To make Cuban Black Beans: Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute. Add garlic, onion and “bacon.” Saut8E for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add beans, vinegar, cilantro, cumin and lemon pepper. Stir in hot sauce to taste. Reduce heat to low, and cook for 10 minutes, or until ready to serve.