Sassy Beans
Give your weeknight dinners a bold upgrade with "Sassy Beans," a vibrant and flavorful recipe that combines hearty black beans and kidney beans in a smoky, spiced tomato broth. Infused with layers of flavor from smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of cayenne pepper, this quick and easy dish is balanced with the sweetness of brown sugar and a tangy kick from apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings and versatile enough to serve over rice, with cornbread, or as a taco filling. Packed with plant-based protein, it’s a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal that’s both healthy and delicious. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of freshness and color!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until softened and translucent.
Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and vegetable broth to the pan. Stir to combine.
Mix in brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or cayenne pepper as desired.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. Pair with rice, cornbread, or as a filling for tacos.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.7 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 377 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 13.8 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*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.
