Quick Black Beans

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Quick Black Beans

How to cook the easiest canned black beans in 20 minutes! This recipe transforms a can of black beans into a flavor-packed side dish or meatless meal.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1/4 cup Puerto Rican sofrito
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 15 ounce can black beans (not rinsed or drained)
  • 1/2 tablespoon Sazon seasoning (or 1 packet)
  • 1/2 teaspoon chicken boullion (or more to taste (Better Than Boullion))
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Cooked white rice for serving (optional)
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and add the sofrito, saute 3 to 4 minutes, stirring. If the sofrito is frozen, cover on low until it melts, then saute.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes, until the flavors meld and thicken. Uncover and simmer 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring.
  3. If you want thicker beans, uncover and simmer longer. For soupier beans, add more water.
  4. Taste for salt before serving and adjust as needed.
  5. Serve over white rice, if desired.

Notes

  • I always have sofrito in my freezer especially to whip up beans, I make a big batch and freeze it in ice cube trays. It lasts me for months! If you don't have, you can certainly make this on a smaller scale, or you can buy in jarred.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/2 cup Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Sodium 481mg (20%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 cup
Calories 135kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Sodium 481mg 20%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 2g 4%

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

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