These Mexican Black Beans are my go-to side dish for Taco Tuesday or when I make enchiladas. They are SO good and SO easy to make!
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
4.98 stars (465 reviews)
Keywords
Black beans, Mexican, Mexican black beans, Side dish
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 oz) can black beans, do not drain
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mexican
Steps
In a small sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until the onions begin to soften.
Add the undrained black beans, cilantro, cumin, and salt. Stir well and reduce heat to medium low. Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking.
Serve sprinkled with more chopped cilantro and cotija cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 193 kcal
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Protein: 10 g
Fat: 4 g
Sodium: 293 mg
Reviews
kara on 2025-08-28 (5 stars): I will be making this again-very tasty! Thanks for sharing such an easy & flavorful recipe!
Racb on 2025-07-15 (5 stars): Beans are not my favorite food by any means. However, I want to eat them more as I’m trying to focus on getting my protein from plants. I decided to look for a recipe that would make the beans taste good… and boy did this recipe did not disappoint. This recipe is incredibly delicious!! I will definitely be making it again and I highly recommend trying it!
Kathleen on 2025-06-14 (5 stars): You kind of need the aquafaba that is in the can with the beans. It thickens the beans gorgeously and leaves more nutrients in there. Aquafaba is the liquid that we normally drain out of our canned beans. This recipe is brilliant!
Kathleen on 2025-06-14 (5 stars): Literally BETTER than an authentic Hispanic restaurant! These are so amazing that I cook this recipe a couple of times a week and keep them in my fridge for part of my lunches, and also to be ready when we make fajitas or tacos. I am vegetarian, so having such an amazing black beans recipe is priceless for me!
Julie Mackinaw on 2025-02-14 (5 stars): This is a good recipe but I like to also add 1 finely diced jalapeño pepper, half a pound of browned pork sausage and then squeeze in juice from 1 lime right before serving.
Marilyn on 2025-02-10 (5 stars): Easy and delicious!
April Baker on 2025-02-06 (5 stars): I made this recipe on a whim one night when I was making sheet pan fajitas and Spanish rice. The recipe was easy and was delicious!!! I will be making this again!
Maddie on 2025-01-02 (5 stars): One of my absolute favorites! Haven't made black beans plain ever since I found this recipe. I love making burrito bowls and adding these, adds so much flavor and makes them so tasty. I tell everyone about this recipe
Greer on 2024-12-15 (5 stars): Easy and delicious. Crushed a few up towards the end to help it thicken up nicely.
Allie on 2024-10-16 (5 stars): I made this tonight and my husband loved it. It was delicious!!!
