(*recipe) black bean and green olive tamale filling

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this is a wonderful tamale filling.

 

black bean and green olive tamale filling

 

1 T. chili powder

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 15 ounce can black beans, drained, rinsed and

coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1/3 cup pitted green olives, coarsely chopped

salt and pepper to taste

 

in a small dry skillet, toast chili powder and cumin

over low heat, stirring constantly until fragrant,

about 1 minute. transfer to a mixing bowl. add black

beans and olives; mix thoroughly. season with salt

and pepper.

 

fills about 16 tamales.