Kicked-Up Skillet Black Beans
An easy and versatile recipe for spicy black beans. This is the perfect Mexican side dish, and also makes a delicious filling for tacos or quesadillas!
Servings: 4
Calories: 42kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 small yellow onion chopped
- 1 small bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 1/2 jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- squeeze of lime juice & sprinkle of cilantro to serve
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté about 5 minutes, until the veggies begin to soften. Stir in the salt, cumin, and chipotle powder.
- Stir in the beans and broth. Bring the mixture to a low boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently until the beans are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 7 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in a squeeze of lime juice and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro leaves. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1040IU | Vitamin C: 43.1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.6mg