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Easy Mexican Black Beans

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A quick and easy to make side dish that makes for the perfect accompaniment to tacos, fajitas, or any of your other favorite dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 14 kcal

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Spoon

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 15 ounce canned black beans do not drain
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Optional toppings

  • cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan heat the oil on medium high heat and add the cumin and paprika. Cook until the spices become fragrant, about 1 minute, and add the onions. Continue to cook until the onions until they turn translucent.
  • Add the black beans with their liquid, garlic powder, salt, and cilantro. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium low. Cook for 15 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in the lime juice once cooking has completed.
  • Top with additional cilantro and cotija cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 14kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.5gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 92mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 65IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword Black Beans, Frijoles, Healthy
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