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Mexican-Black-Beans-Recipe

Mexican Black Beans

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These Mexican black beans are full of flavor and easy to prepare. With fresh garlic, onions, and spices, they make a delicious side dish or healthy meal.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • cooking spray
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ cup yellow onion, diced small
  • 1 roma tomato, diced small
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced or grated
  • 1 (15-ounce) can no salt added black beans
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • optional for serving: finely shredded Mexican blend cheese or crumbled/grated cotija cheese, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Once hot, spray with cooking spray and add olive or avocado oil, swirling to coat.
  3. Add the diced onion, cooking for 4-5 minutes or until softened.
  4. Stir in the diced tomato and minced garlic, then cook for an additional minute.
  5. Incorporate the undrained black beans, chopped cilantro, cumin, oregano, and salt into the pan.
  6. Stir ingredients together, then lower the heat to medium-low.
  7. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until the onions are tender.
  8. Serve garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

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Notes

Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Beans can be frozen for up to 3 months for future meals.
Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings such as cheese or additional spices.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg