Description
Restaurant-style creamy Mexican Black Beans made in 40 minutes using pantry staples. A vegan, gluten-free side dish perfect for tacos and bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for finishing
- 1 small red or yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, diced (seeds removed for less heat)
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes or chipotle flakes
- 1 pound fresh tomatoes (or one 14oz can diced tomatoes)
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, undrained
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- If using fresh tomatoes, pulse them in a food processor until pureed or grate them on a box grater. If using canned, simply open the can.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion with a pinch of salt and sauté for 5-6 minutes until soft and golden.
- Add the garlic, jalapeño, cumin, oregano, and pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes until very fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the tomatoes. Simmer rapidly for 8-10 minutes until the liquid evaporates and the mixture thickens considerably. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the black beans and their liquid to the pan. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid reduces and becomes thick and creamy.
- Remove from heat. Stir in a drizzle of olive oil, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For a smokier flavor, use chipotle flakes or a teaspoon of adobo sauce. Do not drain the beans; the liquid is required for the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 8 min
- Cooling: 5 min
- Cook Time: 32 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Mexican Black Beans, easy vegan side dish, canned black beans recipe, creamy beans, gluten free mexican food