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I love black beans, actually all beans, they are so comforting, tasty, healthy, and just plain good. But, I have to say, eating black beans, as a side dish used to be so boring and flavorless, until I discovered this one simple trick.

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So Darn Simple

Adding fresh onion and cilantro takes these beans to a whole new level of goodness. First, I heat up a 6 quart sauté pan, add olive oil and sauté the chopped onions. Sometimes I add some jalapeño peppers, hatch chilies or bell peppers. Once these are soft, I add the chopped cilantro and let that cook down a bit. I want the flavor of the cilantro to come out so it will deepen the flavor of the beans. Add the beans and let this simmer for a bit. The longer they simmer, the richer the flavor.

Unbelievably Tasty

You will not believe the difference this trick makes in elevating a simple can of black beans to a game changing side dish!

Enjoy,
Sherri

Black Beans

Sherri Carlson

Looking for an easy way to elevate the flavor of canned black beans to a flavorful Mexican side dish? Try this simple trick to make your black beans tastier.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  

• 2 cans Black Beans undrained (15 ounce cans)
• 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
• 1/2 Shallot chopped
• 1/2 Yellow Onion chopped
• 1/2 bunch Cilantro chopped
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil extra virgin
• 1-2 whole Jalapeno Peppers chopped – optional

Instructions

 

• Heat oil in a skillet and add diced onions, shallot, salt, pepper, and jalapeños if adding.
• Sauté until onions are translucent.
• Add cilantro and garlic. Stir into onions and let simmer a few minutes.
• Add beans to mixture. Simmer about 30-45 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Do not drain the beans.

Keyword Black Beans