Seasoned Black Beans Side Dish

This seasoned black beans recipe is the perfect side dish for tacos, burritos, and Mexican dishes! Easy to make with canned black beans

Every once in a while, I get a craving for black beans. That craving usually isn’t accompanied by a craving for anything else. 

My favorite recipes include a can of black beans, but I don’t always want to stand at the stove for hours.

Or I don’t feel like making a burrito or a black bean cake. Maybe it’s too darn hot for black bean soup. Or I’m not in the mood for any of my favorite black bean recipes.

When these days happen, I open up a few cans of black beans (cause there are always at least 5 waiting in my pantry) and mix up this easy Mexican black beans recipe.

This is a delicious side dish meant to be eaten alongside some rice and maybe tacos. It features simple ingredients and makes adding plant-based protein to your diet easy.

This easy recipe would be great with grilled chicken fajitas, bean burrito casserole, or creamy taco pasta. This would be great with most Mexican food, so pick your favorite main dish and get started.

Or you could just eat the black beans. More than a few times, I’ve made this basic recipe to eat as a side dish. I would put a burrito on a plate with some Mexican rice, and a heaping helping of seasoned black beans.

I’d sit down to eat and eat a few spoonfuls of the beans. Then, a few more. And wrap up the burrito and rice for tomorrow. 

Simple Black Bean Side Dish

This is the best quick seasoned black beans recipe. It’s super easy to make, especially if you have cans of black beans always sitting in your pantry like I do. 

These easy black beans are seasoned with fresh lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and my all-time favorite spice blend, taco seasoning. 

That may sound funny. But, my taco seasoning mix is full of my favorite flavors and perfectly accompanies the lime juice and cilantro.

How To Make Seasoned Black Beans

Drain the canned beans and rinse off all of the bean “juice” they’re packed in. It is usually full of salt, and I like to add my own amount for health and taste reasons.

Replace the liquid with vegetable broth, add the rest of the ingredients, and bring everything to a boil. You can substitute chicken broth if you want to.

Simmer until the liquid is reduced, and you are Good. To. Go.

You can be like me and eat these seasoned black beans for dinner or eat them as intended, as a side dish. I won’t judge either way.

Serving Suggestions

Top them with some sour cream and an extra squeeze of lime juice (or two!). Maybe some green onions or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

In 20 minutes, you’ll have a great side dish on the dinner table, ready to be served with your favorite Mexican cuisine.

How to Store Leftover Seasoned Black Beans

Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within three days.

Seasoned Black Beans Side Dish

This seasoned black beans recipe is the perfect side dish for tacos, burritos, and Mexican dishes! Easy to make with canned black beans.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 142.3kcal

Author: Jenny Bullistron

Ingredients

• 29 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 tbsp lime juice
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ cup diced fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• salt to taste

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Instructions

• Combine the drained black beans, broth, lime juice, minced garlic, diced cilantro, taco seasoning, and cumin in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the liquid has reduced y half, and there is a thick gravy, season to taste with salt. Serve hot.
  

Notes

Make your own taco seasoning!

Nutrition

Calories: 142.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 26.1g | Protein: 9.2g | Fat: 0.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 238mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 0.6g | Vitamin A: 205.4IU | Vitamin C: 2.8mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2.3mg

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