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How To Cook Canned Black Beans
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How To Cook Canned Black Beans

An easy and flavorful dish that's ready in minutes.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

Stovetop Method
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  1. Add the drained canned beans into a saucepan.
  2. Then add garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, onion salt, and dried oregano, followed by the diced tomatoes and water, and stir.
  3. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Please note firmer beans will need a bit more cook time and more water.
  4. Taste for seasoning, adding salt or sprinkling with salt (and pepper) as desired before serving.
Microwave Method
  1. Add contents from your drained can into a microwave-safe bowl, pour in a half cup of water, and mix.
  2. Cover and cook for about 2 minutes.
  3. Uncover, add in desired seasonings, mix again, place the lid back on, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until beans are warmed through.

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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 111

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.