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Mexican Black Beans Recipe
Mexican Black Beans Recipe is made with black beans, onions, and garlic.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 7 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Primary protein
- Beans & lentils
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Return for the stirring
Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.
Get to know the ingredients
chopped onions
In the method: Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until the onions begin to soften.
garlic, minced
In the method: Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until the onions begin to soften.
black beans, do not drain
In the method: Add the undrained black beans, cilantro, cumin, and salt.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon olive oilIngredient note
Source: 1/2 cup chopped onionsIngredient note
Source: 3 cloves garlic, mincedIngredient note
Source: 1 (16 oz) can black beans, do not drainIngredient note
Source: 1/4 cup chopped cilantroIngredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon cuminIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon salt
How to make it
0 of 3 steps completeMake room for Mexican Black Beans Recipe
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Enjoy!
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Start with this step: In a small sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Stir occasionally as directed while the mixture cooks.
What happens at the end?
Enjoy!
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: belleofthekitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.