How to Cook Canned Black Beans

Cooked canned black beans with tomatoes, onions and garlic in a bowl.

How to Cook Canned Black Beans

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 18

Servings: servings

An easy way to cook and season canned black beans to make a delicious and healthy side dish in no time! Serve with Mexican and Tex-Mex favorites like tacos, enchiladas and burritos.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ large onion, minced
1 plum tomato, minced
1 jalapeño pepper minced (optional; seeds and veins removed if you don’t want it spicy)
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 (15-ounce) can black beans (no salt preferred)
1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ lime)
salt, to taste
chopped cilantro for serving (optional)

Instructions

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add onions, tomatoes, jalapeño (if using), garlic, cumin, oregano and smoked paprika. Stir and saute for 5 minutes, until onions have softened and become translucent.
Add can of black beans (do not drain), stir and bring to a simmer. If you'd like the beans to be a bit more soupy, add in some water or broth until the consistency is to your liking.
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and salt.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.

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