How To Cook Canned Black Beans
Learn how to cook canned black beans and transform them into a delicious side dish or light lunch. Serve with your favorite Mexican recipes - tacos, burritos, tostadas and more!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 74kcal
Ingredients
- 2 15-oz Black Beans cans, do not drain
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 jalapeno finely diced
- 1 garlic clove finely diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- Cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a stock pot.
- Add the onion and jalapeno.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Then add the garlic. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the black beans. Do no drain.
- Add the salt, pepper, cumin and stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn off heat.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
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Notes
Pro Tips
- Use this recipe to make refried black beans. Simply drain the canned beans, cook as instructed, mash until smooth.
- For a more soup-y consistency, add 1 cup of vegetable broth or water. If using water, check the seasoning for salt.
- Do you like it spicy? Chop up another jalapeno and add it to the pot.
- For the cheese lovers, feel free to top it off with crumbled queso fresco or cotija.
Nutrition
Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg