Mexican Black Beans
148kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white onion
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 800 g tinned black beans (2 cans)
- 400 g tinned diced tomatoes or 3-4 regular tomatoes diced
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped cilantro to garnish
- 1 lime
Equipment
Method
- Heat your oil in a pan and then add the diced onion and saute for 5-7 minutes on low heat until the onion has softened. Tip in the minced garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes.1.5 tablespoon olive oil, 1 white onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the seasonings and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring them into the onions and garlic.2 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, salt and black pepper to taste
- Tip in the black beans (including the water from the tin), followed by the diced tomatoes800 g tinned black beans, 400 g tinned diced tomatoes or 3-4 regular tomatoes
- Stir everything together and leave to simmer on high heat for 10 - 15 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the liquid has reduced.
- Add half the lime juice and then taste, adjusting any seasonings to your preferences.1 lime
- Garnish with your chopped cilantro, and any other toppings, and serve!chopped cilantro to garnish
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories148kcalCarbohydrates22gProtein7gFat5gSaturated Fat1gPolyunsaturated Fat4gSodium83mgFiber8gSugar3g
Notes
If you’re making these black beans ahead of time, I’d recommend not adding the toppings until you are ready to serve.
A little sprinkled feta goes amazing with these beans, as does a cashew crema sauce for a vegan alternative.
To store, allow the black beans to fully cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze these beans, just make sure to fully defrost them before reheating.
These Mexican black beans are great for meal prepping, so I like to make a big batch to enjoy in multiple different meals throughout the week!