Blackened Catfish and Sofrito Black Beans - Love of Food

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• ½ teaspoon ground red (cayenne) pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 catfish fillets (about 1 pound)
• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup chopped green bell peppers
• ¼ cup chopped red bell peppers
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (about 1 cup)
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons chopped, fresh cilantro
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper