Easy Black Beans

Transform weeknight dinners with this flavorful and versatile recipe for Easy Black Beans! Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish features pantry staples like canned black beans, aromatic garlic, and warm spices such as cumin and smoky paprika. A quick sauté of onions sets the foundation, while a splash of lime juice adds a zesty finish. Whether served as a side dish, stuffed into burritos, or spooned over rice, these hearty beans offer a comforting, plant-based option that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for meal prep or a quick and healthy family dinner, this one-pot wonder effortlessly brings bold flavor to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 87/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 15-ounce cans canned black beans
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 medium yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup vegetable broth (or water)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Dice the half yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 3

Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 5

Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 6

Drain and rinse the canned black beans, then add them to the saucepan.

Step 7

Pour in the vegetable broth (or water) and stir to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1085.3 grams (1085.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1327

Total Fat 18.60g	24%
Saturated Fat 3.20g	16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4418mg	192%
Total Carbohydrate 220.00g	80%
Dietary Fiber 88.40g	316%
Total Sugars 6.60g
Protein 77.60g	155%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 494mg	38%
Iron 26mg	146%
Potassium 4144mg	88%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.3%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 64.8%