Mexican Black Bean Recipe (Frijoles Negros)
Mexican Black Beans (Frijoles Negros) are delicious and super easy to make! Made with simple pantry ingredients and packed full of fiber and nutrients, enjoy these restaurant-style black beans with all your favorite Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.
Servings: 8 servings
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil olive oil, canola oil, avocado oil, etc.
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin plus more to taste
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans (approx. 3-4 cups cooked beans)
- water or chicken broth if needed
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Cotija cheese crumbled, for serving
Instructions
- Add the oil to a medium-sized saucepan set over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened - approximately 5-8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Season with salt and cumin.
- Add the black beans. If you're using canned beans, add the beans with their liquid. If you're using your own cooked beans, add a little water (approximately 1/2-1 cup) so that there is enough water/liquid to prevent them from burning. Bring to a simmer, reduce to low heat, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and red wine vinegar.
- Garnish with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh lime juice, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
How many beans do you need to make this recipe? You'll need approximately 3-4 cups of cooked beans. You may cook dry beans in the Instant Pot/pressure cooker, on the stovetop, or simply add 2 (15.5-ounce) cans of beans.
- 1/2 pound dried beans = about 1 cup dried beans = approximately 3 cups cooked
- 1 15.5-ounce can black beans (with liquid) = 2 cups
- 1 15.5-ounce can black beans (drained) = 1-1/2 cups
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
