How to Cook Canned Black Beans

How to Cook Canned Black Beans

from isabeleats.com
18 min
4 servings

An easy way to cook and season canned black beans to make a delicious and healthy side dish in no time! Serve with Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites like tacos, enchiladas and burritos.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ large onion, (minced)
  • 1 plum tomato, (minced)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (minced (optional; seeds and veins removed if you don’t want it spicy))
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic ((about 2 cloves))
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans ((no salt preferred))
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice ((about ½ lime))
  • salt, (to taste)
  • chopped cilantro (for serving (optional))

Directions

  1. 1

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and salt.

  5. 5

    Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.