Best Black Beans Recipe
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Best Black Beans

By: Cameron 
"This simple black bean side dish works well with Mexican or Cuban meals."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (296)

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, and garlic, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with cilantro, cayenne, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, and serve.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 112 | Total Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2008 by KitchenDiva Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Easy and tasty! I always pour canned beans in a sieve or colander and rinse well under running...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2007 by frosm (Jazz)   view full review
I just tried this recipe with fantastic results! I made a few modifications and additions,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2005 by DBERREY   view full review
This was so good. I let the beans simmer on very low heat for about 15 minutes so that all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Who would have ever thought a can of dressed up beans could taste so darn good! Not your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by Michelle   view full review
I have been using this site for almost 7 years, and I have never had occasion to write about a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2004 by ALYSONM   view full review
I have been looking for an easy black bean recipe to serve with Mexican Food and this is it! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by georgiaFANATIC   view full review
Absolutely delicious! Definitely a keeper, my husband raved over this recipe. I added some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2006 by CHRISWELLSW   view full review
I had one lone can of black beans sitting around forever after countless disappointing bean...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2006 by Melissa   view full review
Excellent side dish with chicken enchiladas- way better than refried beans! I didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2006 by Melissa   view full review
I did a 'fiesta night' dinner last night and used this recipe for a side dish. It smelled...

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