Five Dollar Beans
Transform pantry staples into a bold and budget-friendly masterpiece with this Five Dollar Beans recipe! Featuring tender black beans simmered with fragrant spices like ground cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, this dish is a flavor-packed delight that’s ready in just 30 minutes. A squeeze of tangy lime juice and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro elevate the rich, savory beans, making them perfect as a side dish, a taco filling, or even a satisfying vegan main course. Whether you're cooking on a budget or simply looking for a quick and wholesome meal, this recipe proves that simple ingredients can deliver five-star results.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 15-oz cans canned black beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned black beans thoroughly under cold water. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir to coat the onions evenly with the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer.
Add the drained black beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Allow the beans to simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Optional: Add hot sauce for an extra kick of heat.
Serve warm as a standalone dish, a taco filling, or a side to rice and meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1592 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4816 mg | 209% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.0 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 93.1 g | 332% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 83.1 g | 166% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 548 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 28.0 mg | 156% | |
| Potassium | 4690 mg | 100% | |
*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.
