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Seasoned Black Beans

August 20, 2020 | Mexican

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Take your canned beans to the next level with this simple Seasoned Black Beans recipe! These flavorful tender beans are great as a side or for adding to Mexican dishes like burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and salads.

Seasoned Black Beans in a small pot with a spoon lifting some out.

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy side for your next Mexican meal, make these Seasoned Black Beans! We love making these with Baked Chicken Taquitos, Salsa Chicken Tacos, and Cafe Rio Sweet Pork.

SEASONED BLACK BEANS

Beans are a great staple to always have on hand. You can enjoy them straight from the can or dress them up a bit for extra deliciousness. All you need are a few simple ingredients.

A large bowl of beans, a can of tomato sauce, a small bowl of chopped onions, cloves of garlic, fresh cilantro, and measuring spoons of spices laying on a marble surface.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Black Beans– Be sure to drain and rinse off all the starch. I like to use a mesh strainer and turn my faucet on spray mode.
  • Olive Oil– Just a little of any oil will work. It’s needed to cook the onions until tender.
  • Onions– Pretty much the foundation of anything good. I like to use sweet or yellow.
  • Garlic– Fresh is best but you can substitute with garlic powder or minced (see below).
  • Cumin– Such a delicious spice used often in Latin American, Indian, and North African cuisines.
  • Tomato Sauce– This helps create the sauce for the beans.
  • Vegetables Broth– This adds a greater depth of flavor and thins the sauce. Feel free to use chicken broth, water with bouillon, or just plain water.
  • Salt– I just use regular table salt for this recipe. If you choose to use something with larger granules like kosher salt, you’ll need to double the amount. Feel free to add more salt if desired!
  • Cilantro– This is optional but adds freshness.

HOW TO SEASON BLACK BEANS:

Time needed: 20 minutes.

Add tons of flavor to your canned beans with this easy Seasoned Black Beans recipe!

  1. Saute Onions

    Cook the onions over medium heat in a medium size pot until translucent. Add the garlic and cumin and cook an additional 30 seconds

  2. Cook the Beans

    Add the drained and rinsed beans to the pot along with the tomato sauce, broth and salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  3. Serve

    Enjoy as a side dish or in tacos, enchiladas, burritos, taco salad…

Top view of a pot of black beans in a a red sauce with chopped cilantro sprinkled on top.

FAQS

How to add more heat to black beans?

Chop up some jalapeno and saute it with the onion or add a little Tapatio hot sauce.

Substitutions for a clove or garlic:

1 clove= 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt (reduce table salt)

Can I use a different kind of bean?

Yes! Pinto beans and Great Northern beans work great seasoned this way.

A bowl full of seasoned black beans garnished with fresh cilantro.

TOOLS USED TO MAKE THESE BEANS:

  • Mesh Strainer– I use all 3 sizes all the time for everything from straining beans to sifting flour.
  • Pot & Skillet Set– These are the skillets and pots I use. They have a heavy bottom making them sturdy and cook the food evenly. I use these multiple times a day.
  • Garlic Press– Fresh garlic tastes best and this is the garlic press I use. I love how easy it is to use and clean.
A close-up photo of seasoned black beans in a white bowl.

LOOKING FOR MORE MEXICAN SIDE DISHES? CHECK OUT THESE:

  • Spanish Rice
  • Mexican Sweet Corn Casserole
  • Black Bean & Corn Salsa
  • Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Refried Beans
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Seasoned Black Beans

Take your canned beans to the next level with this simple Seasoned Black Beans recipe! Add them to burritos, tacos, enchiladas, and salads!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 123kcal
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth, or water
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a medium size pot over medium heat. Saute onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cumin and cook an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add beans, sauce, broth (or water) and salt and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve as a side or in burritos, tacos, or salad.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Seasoned Black Beans
Nutrition Facts
Seasoned Black Beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 732mg32%
Potassium 433mg12%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 145IU3%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 45mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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