Description
A stovetop dish of glossy black beans simmered with onions, garlic, and spices, finished with lime and cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups black beans (cooked or canned)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 jalapeño (diced, optional)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, then add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and diced jalapeño, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the cooked black beans, cumin, paprika, and season with salt and pepper, mixing gently to combine.
- Add a splash of water or reserved bean liquid if the beans seem dry, then simmer for about 10-15 minutes until heated through and flavors meld.
- Use the back of a spoon to lightly mash about a third of the beans for a creamier texture, while leaving the rest whole for bite and contrast.
- Serve garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges, adjusting salt and acidity before plating.
Notes
Toast the cumin briefly to heighten the aroma. Finish with acid and herbs for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 7.5g
- Protein: 7.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg