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Flavorful Skillet Black Beans

Flavorful Skillet Black Beans bring canned beans to life with onion, garlic, cilantro, and a gentle kick of cayenne for warmth. The result is creamy, fragrant beans with fresh herbal notes and just enough heat to brighten each bite. Serve as a quick side for Mexican or Cuban dinners, spooned over rice, or tucked into tacos and burritos.

  • Prep5 mins
  • Cook10 mins
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyEasy
Flavorful Skillet Black Beans
  1. 1

    Assemble all the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Place the beans, onion, and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.

  3. 3

    Lower the heat to medium-low, stir in the cilantro, cayenne, and salt, and simmer for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Take it off the pot, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.

About This Recipe

Flavorful Skillet Black Beans is a Brazilian side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 135.18 kcal.

Recipe Questions

What is Flavorful Skillet Black Beans?
It is a Brazilian recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
What is Flavorful Skillet Black Beans made of?
The main ingredients are Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Onion. The full list of 6 is above.
How long does it take to make Flavorful Skillet Black Beans?
About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 135.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Flavorful Skillet Black Beans easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.

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