These quick and easy sautéed black beans are a flavorful addition to any meal. These beans are ready in 10 minutes, using ingredients you already have in your pantry.
Life is busy! But lack of time doesn't mean lack of yummy recipes.
Whether you're a busy student, a mom of young kids, a working professional, or just someone who wants to spend time NOT cooking, quick sautéed black beans are your new best friend.
This recipe saves time without compromising on flavor with two simple tricks:
- Canned Beans. You could definitely cook dry beans, but the process involves a pre-soak and active cook time. But canned beans are a quicker, easier, and equally nutritious option.
- Spices. Using spices to create flavors of fresh foods shortens prep-time immensely. If you don't already have a large spice collection, now's the time to invest! So. Much. FLAVOR.
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Why I love these Quick & Easy Sautéed Black Beans
- Quick & Easy - I gave them this name for a reason! These beans take about 10 minutes and are SO easy to make. All you're doing in this recipe is adding some extra flavor to a can of beans.
- Dietary needs - these beans are plant-based, gluten-free, dairy-free, oil-free, and sugar-free
- Nutrient dense - beans are high in protein and fiber, two nutrients we all should be getting more of!
- Simple ingredients - you probably have everything you need for the dish already in your kitchen
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Canned Black Beans: if you have the time and want to cook dry beans, go for it! Otherwise, a can is perfect. Look for canned black beans without any added ingredients like sugar or salt
- Red Onion: you can sub yellow or red. You can sub 2 tablespoons of onion powder if you don't have an onion on hand.
- Spices: garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, salt & pepper. If you don't have one of these spices, you can omit it or sub something similar. For smoked paprika you could sub regular paprika. For chili powder you could sub cayenne.
- Lime Juice: lime juice adds a kick of acid. You could sub lemon juice.
- Cilantro: fresh or freeze dried cilantro gives the beans a little burst of freshness. If you don't have cilantro, omit it.
How to make Easy Oil-Free Black Beans
Step 1. Sauté the onion a small non-stick pan, using vegetable broth if the onion starts to stick.
Step 2. Empty a can of black beans (and the liquid) into the non-stick. Add the spices and lime juice. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the bean liquid has thickened.
Step 3. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
What to serve with these Easy Sautéed Black Beans
- Classic Beans & White Rice
- Homemade Tortilla Chips
- With a scramble
- Tempeh Tacos or Taco Salad Bowls
- Fajitas or Fajita Bowls
- Guacamole
- Enjoy by themselves! For some fiber and protein
FAQ & Expert Tips
Store the beans in an air-tight container in the fridge. Leftovers will last for 5-7 days in the fridge.
Reheat in the microwave or warm on the stove over medium low heat for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Prayer
Bless us, Lord, in our busy lives. Watch over us in all the activities that fill our days. Keep us healthy with the foods that we eat and draw us back to you always. Amen.
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📖 Recipe
Quick and Easy Sautéed Black Beans
Ingredients
- 1 15 Ounce Can Black Beans
- ½ Medium Red Onion chopped
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- ½ Teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Cilantro to serve, optional
Instructions
- Sauté the onion a small non-stick pan over medium heat for 3 minutes, using a splash of water if the onion starts to stick.
- Empty a can of black beans (and the liquid) into the non-stick. Add the spices and lime juice. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until the bean liquid has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is an estimate.
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