Black Bean and Corn Mash

1Rinse and drain the black beans (1 can).

2Chop the onion (½), garlic (2 cloves), and tomato (1).

3Heat olive oil (1 tablespoon) in a pan over medium heat.

4Add the chopped onion (½) and garlic (2 cloves) to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

5Stir in the cumin (½ teaspoon), paprika (½ teaspoon), and chili powder (½ teaspoon).

6Add the corn kernels (1 cup) and cook for another 3-4 minutes.

7Add the chopped tomato (1) and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

8Mash half of the black beans (1 can) in a bowl.

9Add the mashed black beans (1 can) and whole black beans (1 can) to the pan with the vegetables.

10Stir well to combine and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

11Squeeze the lime (1) juice over the mixture and stir in the cilantro (¼ cup).

12Season with salt and pepper to taste, if needed.

13Serve the black bean and corn mash hot, garnished with extra cilantro (¼ cup) if desired.