Black Beans with Mango Sauce
Elevate your meal routine with this vibrant and flavor-packed recipe for Black Beans with Mango Sauce! This dish pairs tender black beans with a silky, tangy-sweet mango sauce made from ripe mangoes, zesty lime juice, and a touch of honey or agave. A dash of ground cumin adds a warm, earthy depth, while fresh cilantro and caramelized red onions infuse every bite with bold, aromatic notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a stand-alone vegan entrée or as a topping for rice, tortillas, or salads. Don't forget the optional avocado garnish for a creamy finish that takes this tropical-inspired dish to the next level! Whether you're meal prepping or whipping up a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is your go-to for healthy and irresistible flavor. Keywords: black beans, mango sauce, quick vegan recipes, tropical flavors, healthy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 2 medium mango (ripe, peeled, and diced)
- 0.5 cup red onion (finely diced)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large avocado (optional, sliced for garnish)
Instructions
In a small blender or food processor, combine the diced mango, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, ground cumin, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
Blend until smooth to create the mango sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more lime juice or honey to balance sweetness and acidity.
In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the red onion for 3-4 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized.
Add the cooked black beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Heat for 5-6 minutes until warmed through.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the mango sauce into the skillet with the black beans. Stir to coat the beans evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to marry the flavors.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro.
Serve warm as a standalone dish, or pair with rice, tortillas, or a side salad. Optionally, top with slices of fresh avocado for added creaminess.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
869 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.7 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1199 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.0 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 79.4 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1736 mg | 37% | |
*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.
