Quick Southwestern Black Beans
Transform your weeknight meals with this Quick Southwestern Black Beans recipe, an effortless blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients that's ready in under 20 minutes! Featuring tender canned black beans simmered with aromatic garlic, sautéed onions, and a smoky trio of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this dish is packed with rich, Southwestern-inspired taste. A splash of zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro elevates every bite, while its versatile nature makes it perfect as a side dish, taco filling, or a hearty topping for rice or nachos. With minimal prep time and pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe is your go-to for creating a flavorful, protein-packed dish in no time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned black beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cups yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cups water or vegetable broth
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring continuously to prevent burning.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, allowing the spices to toast for about 15 seconds to release their aroma.
Reduce the heat to low and add the canned black beans, water or vegetable broth, and salt. Stir to combine.
Simmer the mixture uncovered for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are heated through and slightly thickened.
Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro, then remove the skillet from heat.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm as a side dish, taco filling, or over rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
169 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.9 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 570 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 473 mg | 10% | |
*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.
