spicy smashed black beans
an easy recipe for flavorful, smashed black beans from a can.
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 197kcal
Cost: $2
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion (or yellow onion)
- 1 tbsp. minced jalapenos (seeds removed for less heat)
- salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne (optional - leave out for less heat)
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 15.5 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp. hot sauce your favorite
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add onions, jalapenos, and a healthy pinch of salt. Stir to coat in butter, then cook for ten minutes.
- Stir in garlic and seasonings, and cook for three minutes.
- Stir in the drained/rinsed black beans and water, then cover the pot with a lid. Allow the beans to simmer for ten minutes, until softened.
- Uncover the pot, and turn the heat down to low. Once the beans are not actively bubbling, use a large spoon to stir the beans, and gently smash the beans against the side of the pot. Continue smashing until they form a creamy, thick texture.
- Stir in the sour cream and hot sauce. Carefully taste, and season with more salt if needed.
- Serve hot, and top with crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro, if desired!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 197kcal | Protein: 7g | Fiber: 9g