Canned Black Beans
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Canned Black Beans
Description
The Canned Black Beans recipe starts by sautéing finely diced onion with pressed garlic, cumin, and oregano in vegetable oil to build a fragrant base. Both cans of beans, undrained, are added and simmered covered, allowing the flavors to meld. Apple cider vinegar is stirred in near the end to add subtle acidity, balancing the earthy beans. The dish is served warm with a garnish of freshly chopped cilantro.
This preparation softens the canned beans further and layers in savory notes without overwhelming the natural bean flavor. The texture remains tender but intact, ideal for using as a side dish, topping for rice, or component in burritos and salads.
The recipe yields about 6–7 servings and can be doubled for larger portions. Leftovers store well refrigerated for 3–4 days or frozen for up to a month. Reheating is best done in short microwave increments to maintain texture. Options allow substituting types of onions and oils without affecting the core flavor.
Ingredients
- 30 oz black beans 2 cans, canned
- 1/2 onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic pressed
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano dried
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
Garnish
- cilantro freshly chopped
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat the oil over medium. Once hot, sauté the onion until translucent. Then add the garlic, cumin, and oregano and and continue to sauté 1 additional minute.
- Add both cans of beans (not drained) to the pot, and simmer covered for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the apple cider vinegar and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes.
- Serve warm garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- Use finely diced onion—yellow, sweet, red, or similar—for even flavor distribution.
- Leftovers keep 3-4 days refrigerated and freeze well up to one month in airtight containers.
- Reheat in short microwave bursts to retain texture without drying out.
- This recipe yields 6-7 servings and can be doubled, noting cooking time may increase.
- Vegetable oil can be swapped for olive oil or other neutral oils if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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