Mexican Black Beans

This flavorful Mexican Black Beans recipe is the ultimate side dish to accompany with rice, tacos, or enchiladas! It's the recipe you'll want to make over and over again.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Hispanic

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings Servings

Calories 192kcal

Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

Saucepan

Ingredients

4 tbsp. olive oil
½ medium onion; chopped
4 garlic cloves; minced
1 tbsp. Savory Thought’s Chipotle Seasoning
3 cans 15.3 oz black beans; 1 drained and rinsed
Juice from half lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro; plus more for garnish

Instructions

Start with the aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, and cook until softened and slightly translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
This step builds the base flavor for the entire dish.
Add garlic and seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic and half of the chipotle seasoning. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
You’ll immediately notice the smoky aroma from the chipotle seasoning.
Add the beans: Add all three cans of black beans to the skillet. Drain and rinse one can but leave the liquid from the other two cans and add the remaining chipotle seasoning. The liquid helps create a rich, flavorful sauce.
Simmer and build flavor: Allow the beans to simmer on low heat for about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. As they cook, the sauce thickens and the flavors deepen.
Finish with brightness: Stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Notes

Other Ways to Season Canned Black Beans

If you’re starting with canned beans, seasoning is what transforms them into something memorable.

Great seasonings for black beans include:

garlic
onion
cumin
chipotle powder
smoked paprika
cilantro
lime juice

Combining these ingredients creates the warm, smoky flavor that Mexican-style beans are known for.

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Calories are estimated per serving.

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