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Bird's eye view of Mexican Black Beans in a cast-iron skillet with a wooden spoon in it.
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4.95 from 18 votes

Restaurant-Style Mexican Black Beans

Mexican black beans are a perfect, easy side dish for any Mexican cuisine. Flavorful, and packed with good-for-you nutrients, these restaurant-style black beans are a treat worth making.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican Black Beans
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 (15 ounce cans) black beans undrained
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the oil and let heat briefly.
  • Add in onions and saute for 5 to 7 minutes until soft.
  • Add in minced garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper and saute another 60 seconds.
  • Add in un-drained black beans and juices from can. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot topped with fresh cilantro.

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Notes

For true restaurant style, add in 1/4 cup of lard, shortening, or butter to the bean mixture and let it melt and flavor the beans. 

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Vitamin C: 1.5mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 3.1mg
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