Restaurant Style Black Beans Recipe

Restaurant Style Black Beans served in a bowl.

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Restaurant Style Black Beans Recipe

Savor the bold, refined flavors of our Restaurant Style Black Beans, an elevated take on traditional Mexican black beans!

Prep Time5

Cook Time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 37kcal

Author: Andrea

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup red onion finely diced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles mild, medium or hot
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
2 (15.5 oz) cans low-sodium black beans un-drained and unrinsed
1/2 tsp kosher sea salt or 1/4 tsp. if the black beans are not low-sodium
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp oregano
pinch cayenne pepper
2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
2 tbsp crumbled queso fresco optional

Instructions

In a medium heavy-bottom saucepan set over medium-low heat, add the olive oil.
When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
Next, the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Then, add the green chilies, chicken broth, black beans (undrained and unrinsed), salt, chili powder, coriander, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and cilantro. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring to a rapid simmer.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes (or up to an hour), stirring at the 15-minute mark.
Remove from the heat, transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish with additional cilantro and queso fresco, if desired.

Notes

Don't want to use black beans? Pinto beans work well too!

STORE the Restaurant Style Black Beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To FREEZE, place it in your freezer and it will stay good for up to 3 months when kept in a freezer-safe container.

To REHEAT, thaw overnight in the fridge if frozen, then warm it on the stove over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Alternatively, you can microwave the beans in a microwave-safe dish, stirring every minute until thoroughly warmed.

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