Ingredients

　　a 16- to 19-ounce can black beans

　　2 garlic cloves

　　1 teaspoon ground cumin

　　2 tablespoons olive oil

　　1/3 cup tomato juice or water

　　3/4 teaspoon salt

　　2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

　　Rinse black beans and drain. Chop garlic. In a nonstick skillet cook garlic and cumin in oil over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant. Add black beans, juice or water, and salt and cook, stirring, until beans are heated through. Stir in cilantro.