Mexican black beans
These Mexican black beans are an easy upgrade to a can of beans. Made in no time, they are rich in protein, fiber, potassium and iron.
Servings: 4
Calories: 143kcal
Ingredients
- 1 can Black beans (low sodium)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped (about half an onion)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Optional toppings
- 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp Cotija cheese feta or goat cheese
Instructions
- Heat up olive oil in your saucepan on medium heat
- Add chopped onions and garlic. Cook until they soften.
- Add cumin, salt and pepper and stir until the cumin is fragrant.
- Pour out the entire content of your can of beans into the pan, liquid included.
- Add chopped cilantro. Stir, cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Optional: serve topped with chopped cilantro and crumbled Cotija cheese, feta or goat cheese.
Notes
Nutrition facts do not include cheese topping.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcal | Total Carbohydrate: 21g | Protein: 7g | Total Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 385mg | Dietary Fiber: 8g | Total Sugars: 1g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg