Mexican Black Beans Recipe
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Mexican Black Beans Recipe
Description
This recipe sautés onions and garlic in olive oil until softened, then adds undrained canned black beans along with cumin, salt, and chopped cilantro. The mixture simmers gently, stirring occasionally, to blend the seasonings and heat the beans until tender.
The dish offers a subtle smoky and earthy flavor from the cumin and a freshness from the cilantro. It has a soft and moist texture from the canned beans and gentle cooking. It can be served as a side dish or a component of Mexican or Southwestern meals.
For garnish or additional flavor, more cilantro and crumbled cotija cheese can be added before serving. This enhances the herbal and salty notes of the beans.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 black beans 16 oz canned, do not drain
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until the onions begin to soften.
- Add the undrained black beans, cilantro, cumin, and salt. Stir well and reduce heat to medium low. Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
- Serve sprinkled with more chopped cilantro and cotija cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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