These are pretty simple, I usually cook plain beans in the morning then use them later in the day but this was a can. I just simmered black beans with some chopped carrots, tomato paste and home made seasoning I make from whole spices. I simmered until everything is soft then I hit it with my immersion blender stick until it was "half smooth". Sometimes I just use a fork or leave it clumpy. My partner is allergic to alliums, otherwise I'd have added onions and garlic to it. I don't use oil.