Mexican Black Beans
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Mexican Black Beans
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Try this easy Mexican Black Bean Recipe, with sautéed aromatics, spicy seasonings and tomatoes in a thick and saucy dish packed with flavor.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion diced
- 1 Jalapeño diced finely
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cans black beans undrained (see notes)
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- ½ cup queso fresco crumbled
- limes quartered
Instructions
Get prepped
- Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely dice the jalapeno. Measure out the spices/seasonings. Chop the cilantro and set aside.
Make the base
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
- Sauté the onion until softened.
- Add the jalapeno, garlic, cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper and cook 1 minute more.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add tomatoes and stir until well blended. Cook until there is only a little liquid left.
Add the beans
- Add the canned black beans and their juice and simmer for 15 minutes until thick.
Finish
- Stir through the cilantro, and sprinkle with queso fresco. Squeeze a little lime juice in.
Devour.
Notes
- This will serve 6-8 people as a side to other dishes
- Do not drain the black beans, the liquid is what helps it to thicken up
- Garnish: Cilantro, jalapeno slices, queso fresco, and lime quarters
Nutrition Information
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Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
423mg
(18%)
Potassium
553mg
(16%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
108mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 423mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 553mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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