Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting taste of Mexican Black Beans, a delightful dish that brings family and friends together. This recipe features tender black beans simmered with aromatic spices, creating a mouthwatering balance of bold flavors and textures. Perfect for taco nights or as a stand-alone meal, these black beans are not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Soak dried black beans overnight if using. Rinse and drain.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in black beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg