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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Flavorful Skillet Black Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Place the beans, onion, and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low, stir in the cilantro, cayenne, and salt, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4
Take it off the pot, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.
- Calories 135.18 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 6.43 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 25.37 g 9%
- Total Fat 0.49 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 107.73 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 4.74 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 0.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 97.84 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.47 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 52.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.79 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 5.26 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Flavorful Skillet Black Beans healthy?
- Flavorful Skillet Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 135.18 calories and 6.43 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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