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

Simple pantry ingredients come together to create these seasoned black beans—a recipe that transforms an everyday staple into something truly satisfying. Simmered with savory seasonings, garlic, onion, and fresh herbs, the beans become rich, flavorful, and wonderfully comforting. Whether enjoyed as a side dish, appetizer, or part of a larger meal, every bite delivers hearty texture and bold, homemade flavor.  

Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or adding extra flavor to your favorite wraps, bowls, and tacos, these black beans are as versatile as they are delicious. Easy to make and packed with wholesome goodness, they bring a restaurant-inspired touch to everyday cooking.

Simple, satisfying, and full of feel-good flavor, this is the kind of recipe you’ll find yourself making again and again.  

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.

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