How to Cook Canned Black Beans

5 from 1 vote

If you're wondering how to cook canned black beans, this is our go-to recipe to take a can of beans and turn them into a delicious side dish with lots of flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Olivia & Annie

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
½ small white onion, finely diced
1 bell pepper, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
2, 16-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
Freshly minced cilantro, optional

Instructions

Begin by dicing the white onion and bell pepper.
Add the olive oil to a pot and heat on the stove over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn translucent.
Add the bell pepper and garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
Next, add the oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, black beans, and chicken broth to the pot. Stir until well combined.
Bring the contents of the pot to a low simmer and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans and broth begin to thicken. If you want the beans to be thicker, simmer for more time. If you want them to be runnier, simmer for less time or add ½-1 cup additional chicken broth.
Add minced cilantro if desired.

Notes

Save time: Purchase pre-minced garlic.
Prep ahead: Dice the onion and bell pepper ahead of time. Measure out the spices ahead of time.
This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free. Make it vegan or vegetarian by using vegetable broth in place of chicken broth.
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