Seasoned Black Beans are made with a few basic ingredients  and are the perfect side for you next taco night any night of the week. 

At my house Mexican food, like these White Chicken Enchiladas or these Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas are on the menu every week. 

For a long time I wondered what to make to go with Mexican recipes. I wanted something easy and fast but it also had to be delicious. This recipe for black beans is both.

One of the things that makes this recipe easy is that it uses canned beans. I recommend draining and rinsing beans in a colander before cooking to improve flavor and reduce sodium. 

For a little more information about why you should drain and rinse canned beans before cooking check out my recipe for Easy Red Beans and Rice. 

Ingredients:

• canned black beans
• red onion
• garlic
• cilantro 
• chicken or vegetable broth
• olive oil

Making Seasoned Black Beans:

1. Begin by heating the olive oil in the bottom of a medium sauce pan. 
2. Then add red onion and cook until tender and slightly translucent. 
3. Next, add garlic to pot and cook until fragrant; about two to three minutes. 
4. Add the cilantro, cayenne pepper and combine with onions and garlic. 
5. Add the black beans to the mixture then pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. 
6. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, simmer for  10 minutes. 

These beans also make a great meatless meal. Simply prepare the beans the same way then combine with two cups prepared rice. Finally add a little Mexican cheese such as Cotija or Queso Blanco and serve. 

This recipe for Seasoned Black Beans is versatile and easy. It is one that you’ll want to keep on hand for your next Meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday or really any other night of the week. 

These black beans pair well with:

Easy Enchilada Casserole

Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

Homemade Taquitos

Chimichurri Steak

Happy Cooking Y’all!

Susanne

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Seasoned Black Beans

Seasoned Black Beans are made with a few basic ingredients and are the perfect side for any night of the week.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 22 minutes

Servings 6

Calories 36 kcal

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Ingredients

• 2 15 oz cans black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup red onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced or one table spoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
• salt and pepper to personal taste

Instructions

1. Begin by heating the olive oil in the bottom of a medium sauce pan.
2. Then add red onion and cook until tender and slightly translucent.
3. Next, add garlic to pot and cook until fragrant; about two to three minutes.
4. Add the cilantro, cayenne pepper and combine with onions and garlic.
5. Add the black beans to the mixture then pour in chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and cover, simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Seasoned Black Beans

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 36 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 146mg6%

Potassium 76mg2%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 35IU1%

Vitamin C 5mg6%

Calcium 11mg1%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.