Veggies Latin Black Beans
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, Veggies Latin Black Beans is a hearty, versatile recipe perfect for any meal. Packed with protein-rich black beans, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder, this dish brings the warmth of Latin-inspired cuisine to your table. Simmered in a savory vegetable broth and finished with a fresh squeeze of lime and chopped cilantro, these beans are a delightful balance of smoky, tangy, and earthy flavors. Whether served as a side dish, a taco filling, or spooned over rice for a satisfying plant-based main, this easy-to-make, one-pan recipe is a go-to for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep. Ready in just 40 minutes, this nutritious dish is perfect for anyone craving bold, comforting flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, with their juices
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the black beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, ground cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili powder to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Season with salt and black pepper, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken and meld the flavors.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lime juice to your preference.
Serve warm as a side dish, taco filling, or over rice for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1226 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.7 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3421 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 181.4 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.5 g | 212% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.2 g | ||
| Protein | 56.4 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 462 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3810 mg | 81% | |
*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.
