Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup steel cut/old fashioned oats ((dry))
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup julienned carrots
  • 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 15 oz canned black beans ((drained and rinsed)))
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp crushed black pepper
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lime/lemon juice

Instruction

  • In a saucepan combine oats and water and cook uncovered until water almost dries up. Keep stirring at intervals. When done turn off the flame, stir very well and keep it aside.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick pan and add garlic. As soon as garlic starts browning add green and red bell pepper and carrots. Saute well for 30 seconds.
  • Add cilantro and saute again for 30 seconds. Add black beans, cumin powder, black pepper and salt. Mix very well and cook for couple of minutes.
  • Add cilantro and saute again for 30 seconds. Add black beans, cumin powder, black pepper and salt. Mix very well and cook for couple of minutes.
  • Now, add lime juice and mix again. Turn off the flame and serve warm.