Better Black Beans

better black beans
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Courses:
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

Transforming ordinary canned beans into a delicious main dish, side dish, or appetizer is super simple by adding just a few ingredients. Whether you eat them straight out of the pan, use them in a wrap, or serve them with your favorite tortilla chips, you're sure to love them!

Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup white or yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 cloves of crushed garlic
  • 2 15 ounce cans black beans
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 cup vegan cheese (shredded, optional)
Instructions
  1. 1
    better black beans

    Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until semi-translucent. Add the garlic and continue to cook, stirring until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.

  2. 2

    Add the beans, including the liquid, then add the water, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often, uncovered, until most of the water has evaporated.

  3. 3
    better black beans

    Remove from the heat. Using a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon, mash the bean mixture until it is mostly smooth. Top with your favorite vegan cheese shreds, diced green onion, jalapeno, or freshly chopped cilantro - or go wild and top with all four!

    Refrigerate any leftovers and enjoy them within 3 to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 128kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.7g6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Sodium 365mg16%
Potassium 410mg12%
Total Carbohydrate 18.6g7%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g26%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 6.6g14%
Vitamin A 210 IU
Vitamin C 6 mg
Calcium 36 mg
Iron 2.2 mg
Vitamin E 0.6 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.18 mg
Folate 128 mcg
Magnesium 48 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Selenium 2 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: vegan black beans recipe
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