How To Cook Canned Black Beans

Name: How To Cook Canned Black Beans
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 15 ounces (425g) canned black beans; 1 clove garlic; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon onion salt; ¼ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 tomatoes; ½ cup (118ml) water

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
7 mins
Servings
4
Calories
111 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine
American

How To Cook Canned Black Beans

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Ingredients

Servings

15 ounces (425g) canned black beans drained, rinsed and unseasoned
1 clove garlic minced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon onion salt or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tomatoes finely diced
½ cup (118ml) water

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Instructions

Stovetop Method

Add the drained canned beans into a saucepan.
Then add garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion salt, and dried oregano, followed by the diced tomatoes and water, and stir.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Please note firmer beans will need a bit more cook time and more water.
Taste for seasoning, adding salt or sprinkling with salt (and pepper) as desired before serving.

Microwave Method

Add contents from your drained can into a microwave-safe bowl, pour in a half cup of water, and mix.
Cover and cook for about 2 minutes.
Uncover, add in desired seasonings, mix again, place the lid back on, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until beans are warmed through.

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Notes

Please do make sure to rinse the beans well before adding to the pot. Wash off all the gooey bean stuff that will be in the bottom of the can.
You can mash some of the beans with a potato masher to thicken the final result.
Scale up the recipe - For easier weeknight, double or triple the recipe (for all the ingredients)
Please do use smoked paprika, as that gives it depth and extra smoky flavor.
If you prefer more soupy beans, then you need to add more cooking liquid. Note that you may need to add extra salt and spices.
Cover the pot while cooking, so that the liquid does not evaporate and the beans cook evenly.
If your canned beans are too firm, then add at least 1 can of water and simmer for at least 30 - 45 minutes. You will need to keep an eye on the water and add more as needed so that it does not dry out. Longer cooked beans are great for making refried beans.
Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for 4 days.
There are 0 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 111kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 704mg (29%) Potassium 487mg (14%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 586IU (12%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	111kcal	6%
Carbohydrates	21g	7%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.2g	1%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.1g	1%
Sodium	704mg	29%
Potassium	487mg	10%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	586IU	12%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	52mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%