black beans

One of my husbands favorite dishes is super simple black beans and rice. Very low effort but very comforting and filling.

Black beans are very versatile, I make them as a side to tacos but they very easily turn into a meatless main dish when served with rice.

AuthorShannon
Rating

Yields1 Serving

 15 oz can of black beans
 1 roma tomato
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp cumin
 ½ tsp chili powder
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 sprigs of cilantro
 1 garlic clove
 ¼ cup yellow onion
 1 tsp olive oil
 2 tbsp queso fresco
 lime slices

1

Finely dice onion and cilantro. Chop roma tomato. Press garlic clove through garlic press, or finely dice.

2

Heat a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about two minutes.

3

Add black beans, tomato, and spices to onion and garlic. Once bubbling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

4

Crumble queso fresco over top and serve with white rice.

Ingredients

 15 oz can of black beans
 1 roma tomato
 ½ tsp salt
 ¼ tsp cumin
 ½ tsp chili powder
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 sprigs of cilantro
 1 garlic clove
 ¼ cup yellow onion
 1 tsp olive oil
 2 tbsp queso fresco
 lime slices

Directions

1

Finely dice onion and cilantro. Chop roma tomato. Press garlic clove through garlic press, or finely dice.

2

Heat a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Add olive oil, onion and garlic. Cook until onion is translucent, about two minutes.

3

Add black beans, tomato, and spices to onion and garlic. Once bubbling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

4

Crumble queso fresco over top and serve with white rice.

black beans