How to Cook Canned Black Beans

DETAILS:

  • 10 minutes prep-time
  • 8 minutes cook-time
  • Makes 4 servings

DIETS & ALLERGENS

Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Lacto-ovo-vegetarian, Nut Free, Pescatarian, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
0.50 large onion

minced

1 large plum tomato

minced

1 whole jalapeño pepper

minced (optional; seeds and veins removed if you don’t want it spicy)

1 teaspoon minced garlic

(about 2 cloves)

0.50 teaspoon ground cumin
0.25 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 oz can of black beans

(no salt preferred)

1 tablespoon lime juice

(about ½ lime)

1 pinch salt

to taste

0.50 cup chopped fresh cilantro

for serving (optional)

Instructions

STEP

1

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

STEP

2

Add onions, tomatoes, jalapeño (if using), garlic, cumin, oregano and smoked paprika. Stir and saute for 5 minutes, until onions have softened and become translucent.

STEP

3

Add can of black beans (do not drain), stir and bring to a simmer. If you’d like the beans to be a bit more soupy, add in some water or broth until the consistency is to your liking.

STEP

4

Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and salt.

STEP

5

Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

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