Name: Black Beans with Cilantro
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb dried black beans (2/3 cup), picked over and rinsed; 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup); 2 fresh cilantro sprigs; 1/2 tablespoon olive oil; 6 cups cold water; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 2 hr

Cooks' notes:

• If you don't have time to cook dried beans, rinse and drain a 19-ounce can of cooked black beans. Cook onion in oil in a small heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, then stir in beans, cilantro, salt, and 1/4 cup water and simmer, stirring, until beans are heated through. • Beans can be cooked 1 day ahead and cooled, uncovered, then chilled, covered. Reheat before serving.

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