Mexican Black Beans
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Mexican Black Beans
Description
The preparation involves sautéing minced garlic and diced onion in olive oil with cumin until the onion is translucent and the garlic fragrant, creating a savory foundation. Adding canned black beans with their liquid and salt, then heating thoroughly, blends the flavors and reduces any tinny taste from the canned beans. The final inclusion of fresh chopped cilantro just before serving adds freshness and a slight citrusy note.
Optional cotija cheese can be added as a garnish to introduce a salty, crumbly texture contrast. This bean dish pairs well with rice, tortillas, or other Mexican entrees, offering a balanced protein source with aromatic seasoning.
Adding a bit of water or broth is recommended if the beans become too dry during cooking. For more heat, green chiles or jalapeños can be included in the initial sauté stage.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans undrained
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- cotija cheese optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add garlic, onion, and cumin and cook for a few minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and onion is clear.
- Add beans and salt. Cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
- Just before serving, stir in the cilantro.
Notes
- If the beans get too dry, add water or chicken broth to adjust consistency.
- To add heat, include green chiles or jalapeño peppers with the onion when cooking.
- Use tomato juice rather than tomato sauce if supporting ingredients are present for intended flavor.
- Store leftover beans covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 197mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 22IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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