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Mexican-Style Black Beans in a bowl
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5 from 8 votes

Mexican Black Beans

Mexican black beans are a great addition to any Mexican-style meal! Serve them with rice as a side dish or inside of your favorite burritos and tacos. This recipe is inspired by the black beans side dish at Cafe Rio Restaurants.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: black beans
Servings: 6
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, undrained
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • cotija cheese optional garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add garlic, onion, and cumin and cook for a few minutes, until the garlic is fragrant and onion is clear.
    onions and garlic sautéing in a pan
  • Add beans and salt. Cook until heated through, stirring frequently.
    black beans in a skillet with onion and garlic
  • Just before serving, stir in the cilantro.
    Mexican-Style Black Beans in a bowl

Notes

  • If beans are looking too dry, add a little water or chicken broth to the mixture.
  • Be sure to use tomato juice, not tomato sauce, in this recipe. 
  • Add green chiles or jalapeno with the onion for a spicier dish.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 543mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg