Easy Black Beans
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 65kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 15-ounce cans black beans (drained and rinsed) (about 3 cups)
- 1/3 cup bone broth or chicken stock or water
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 5-6 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic and cumin and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the black beans and broth or water to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, until warmed through.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Store leftover black beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
You can also freeze them for up to 6 months without sacrificing taste or texture. I like freezing black beans in small portion containers for the ease of thawing as much as I need for other recipes.
Nutrition
Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 0.5mg