Black Beans
The creamiest, most delicious, flavorful black beans. These are great as a side dish, a chip dip, or a filler for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, etc. These black beans are nutritious, and absolutely delightful. This recipe transforms simple canned black beans into a flavorful and satisfying side dish that pairs perfectly with rice, tacos, burritos, and more. With just a few ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy delicious black beans that take the canned variety up a notch!
What You Need to Make Black Beans
These black beans are perfect because they take cans of black beans, and then up the flavor with hardly any work! Minimal ingredients, and easy to find everything make this the best recipe for mega flavor. You won’t want to go back to basic black beans again.
- 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tbs chicken bullion
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Equipment:
- Medium saucepan
- Stick blender (optional)
How to Make Black Beans
- In a medium saucepan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add bullion in at the same time.
- Add a can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Add 2 cans of drained and rinsed black beans and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Take a stick blender and blend the beans until smooth. This will thicken the sauce and give the beans a rich, creamy texture.
- Add the remaining can of beans, and cook everything for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the black beans hot as a side dish, chip dip, or use them as a filling for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.
Storage Instructions
Store any leftover black beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat them on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
These also freeze well, which makes them a fun recipe, if you happen to have extras, be sure to put them in a freezer safe container, and freeze until ready to use. Defrost completely, and reheat stove top or in the microwave with a little chicken stock or water.
FAQs
Q: Can I use dried black beans instead of canned?
A: Yes, you can use dried black beans, but you will need to soak and cook them according to the package instructions before using them in this recipe.
Q: Can I freeze these black beans?
A: Yes, these black beans freeze well. Allow them to cool completely before transferring them to a freezer-safe container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
These black beans are so good. Here are some of our favorite ways to use them:
- Serve the black beans over cilantro lime rice for a simple and satisfying meal. Or add Smoked Pulled Pork! I love building a salad with it, and serving it with Tomatillo Dressing!
- Use black beans as a filling for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, or quesadillas.
- Serve them as a side dish alongside grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
- Use it as a chip dip! You won’t be able to get enough of it. I particularly like these beans with the lime flavored tortilla chips.
- Serve as a side for this super Easy Chicken Fajitas
Variations
- For added flavor, stir in some spices: cumin, chili powder, or smoked paprika go well with the beans and tomatoes. But they aren’t totally necessary!
- Customize the recipe by adding diced bell peppers, corn, or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, use a can of hot Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies instead of the regular variety.
- Blend more or less of the beans for a different consistency.
With just a few pantry staples and a little creativity, you can create a delicious and versatile dish that is sure to become a favorite in your household.
Best Ever Black Beans
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Stick blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs Olive Oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbs chicken bullion or 2 cubes
- 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 can, 10 ounces
- 45 ounces Black Beans 3 cans, 15 ounces each, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add bullion in at this point.
- Add a can of Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- Add 2 cans of drained and rinsed black beans and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Optional: Take a stick blender and blend the beans until smooth. This will thicken the sauce and give the beans a rich, creamy texture.
- Then add the remaining can of beans, and cook everything for an additional 5 minutes. Note: If you are not going to blend some of the beans, add all the beans at the same time.
- Serve the black beans hot as a side dish, chip dip, or use them as a filling for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas.
Notes
Nutrition
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
Want to use this recipe in a meal plan?Try PrePear, my FREE Meal Planning App that allows you to save your recipes, plan meals, shop for groceries, and cook simply in one place. Join Here!Pin to your sides board on Pinterest:
Leave a Reply