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Easy Black Beans Recipe
This Easy Black Beans Recipe is gluten free, super tasty, has a short ingredient list, and can easily be made vegetarian or vegan!
Prep Time
5
mins
Cook Time
15
mins
Total Time
20
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
black beans, easy, healthy
Servings:
8
people
Calories:
387
kcal
Equipment
Saucepan - 1 Quart
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
1/2
cup
onion
finely diced
4
cloves
garlic
minced or pressed
1/2
teaspoon
Cayenne
or less to taste
1
teaspoon
cumin
1/4
teaspoon
oregano
2
(15 oz) cans
black beans
drained and rinsed
1
cup
broth
chicken or vegetable
1
tablespoon
freshly squeezed lime juice
shredded cotija
optional for topping
finely minced cilantro
optional for topping
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Heat saucepan over medium heat and add in oil.
Add in onions and saute for about 5 minutes.
Add in garlic, cayenne, cumin, and oregano and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in black beans and chicken broth.
Stirring regularly, bring to simmer and simmer for 10 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated (the beans will thicken more as they cool).
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
Transfer to a serving dish and top with cilantro and cotija.
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Notes
Vegetarian? Use vegetable broth, instead of the chicken!
Vegan? Use vegetable broth and skip the cotija!
Nutrition
Calories:
387
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
68
g
|
Protein:
23
g
|
Fat:
3
g
|
Sodium:
123
mg
|
Potassium:
1601
mg
|
Fiber:
16
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
115
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1.7
mg
|
Calcium:
7
mg
|
Iron:
0.2
mg