Easy Fiesta Beans
Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this Easy Fiesta Beans recipe is a quick and satisfying dish perfect for weeknight dinners or party spreads. Made with pantry staples like black beans, canned tomatoes with green chilies, and aromatic spices such as cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, this dish is ready in just 30 minutes. A splash of zesty lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro add a vibrant finishing touch. Whether served as a side dish, a filling for tacos or burritos, or a hearty topping for rice bowls, these flavorful beans are a crowd-pleaser. Simple to prepare and naturally vegetarian, this recipe is a must-try for bean lovers looking to spice up their meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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 an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish, or use it as a filling for tacos, burritos, or as a topping for rice bowls.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
805 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2566 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 103.9 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 32.1 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 276 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1794 mg | 38% | |
*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.
