Fiery Fusion Vegetarian Black Beans
These vegetarian black beans combine tender beans and tomatoes with sautéed onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, turmeric, cayenne, and serrano for layered heat and spice. Lime juice, cilantro, and green onion brighten the rich tomato base, making this a flavorful choice for a weeknight meal or as a hearty topping for rice, tortillas, or other Mexican-inspired dishes.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Fusion Vegetarian 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
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 71
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 64
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet. Add onions and cook and stir until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Raise the heat to medium-high and add bell pepper, serrano pepper, garlic, ground cumin, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper to the onions. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Mix diced tomatoes, black beans, tomato sauce, green onion, lime juice, salt, and brown sugar into the onion mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the flavors combine, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Remove from heat and top with cilantro.
- 4
Remove from the heat and top with cilantro.
- Calories 210.84 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 10.73 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 36.01 g 13%
- Total Fat 3.72 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.43 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.43 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 320.23 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 8.21 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 3.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 119.84 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.45 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 518.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 50.49 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 45.07 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fiery Fusion Vegetarian Black Beans is made with 17 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Black Beans, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 210.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Fusion Vegetarian Black Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Black Beans, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Fusion Vegetarian Black Beans?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 210.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Fusion Vegetarian Black Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 17 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Fiery Fusion Vegetarian Black Beans healthy?
- Fiery Fusion Vegetarian Black Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 210.84 calories and 10.73 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 320.23 mg (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes, 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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