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Mexican Black Beans
Mexican black beans are a great addition to any Mexican-style meal! Serve them with rice as a side dish or inside of your favorite burritos and tacos. This recipe is inspired by the black beans side dish at Cafe Rio Restaurants.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 239 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
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 chopped cilantro
- 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.
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Notes
- If beans are looking too dry, add a little water or chicken broth to the mixture.
- Be sure to use tomato juice, not tomato sauce, in this recipe.
- Add green chiles or jalapeno with the onion for a spicier dish.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
197mg
(8%)
Potassium
543mg
(16%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
22IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% 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.