Black Bean Everthing
Discover the ultimate weeknight hero with "Black Bean Everything," a vibrant and versatile recipe bursting with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients. This quick and easy dish combines tender black beans simmered in a richly spiced blend of cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, enhanced by the zesty freshness of lime juice and optional aromatic cilantro. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleaser strikes the perfect balance of hearty and healthy, making it an ideal choice for tacos, loaded nachos, or a flavorful rice bowl. Packed with fiber, plant-based protein, and customizable toppings, "Black Bean Everything" is a satisfying, one-pan wonder you’ll want to serve again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed) black beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) fresh cilantro
- (optional, to serve) tortilla chips, tortillas, or cooked rice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, stirring well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
Add the black beans and vegetable broth to the skillet, stirring to combine. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the flavors meld together.
Taste and season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice. Stir well.
For a chunkier texture, serve the beans as-is. For a creamier version, use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash some of the beans while they cook.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve warm with tortilla chips, in tacos, or over cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1631 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.7 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 428 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
