Easy Black Beans
Here’s the best trick: how to cook canned black beans in 5 minutes! This recipe transforms a bland can of beans into a flavor-packed dinner.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 15-ounce can black beans*
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Scant 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Drain the beans, but don’t rinse them. Mince the garlic.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant but not yet browned.
- Add the beans (drained but not rinsed**), cumin, kosher salt, and several grinds of black pepper. Cook 2 minutes until warmed through. Taste and add additional salt if desired. Store leftovers refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.
Notes
*Double this recipe to make 4 servings: leftovers save well refrigerated!
**If desired, you can rinse the beans in this recipe, which decreases the sodium content.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/black-beans-recipe/
