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Learn how to make the best Seasoned Black Beans! This healthy, easy black bean recipe includes canned black beans simmered in spices. This recipe is great for tacos, salads, burritos and more!

Learn how to make the best Seasoned Black Beans! This healthy, easy black bean recipe includes canned black beans simmered in spices. This recipe is great for tacos, salads, burritos and more!

Seasoned Black Beans

I love this meal! Not only does it come together in a flash, but with the protein packed black beans, it’s the perfect healthy dish. On days when you don’t have the time for a big meal but you want to be sure your family is eating a wholesome dinner, these Seasoned Black Beans are the way to go! These black beans are seasoned with a blend of cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika and hot sauce.

Ingredients for Seasoned Black Beans

As always, here is a quick overview of the ingredients used in our seasoned black beans and tex mex bowls. For the complete recipe, just keep scrolling.

  • Black beans: this recipe uses canned black beans. 
  • Hot sauce: your favorite brand will work fine. 
  • Spices: cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika. 

How to Season Black Beans

This recipe seriously could not be any easier. First, heat a sauce pan to medium heat, add your undrained black beans, hot sauce and spices. Next, reduce your heat to medium low and allow the beans to simmer for at least 15 minutes, but no longer than 30. And that’s it, your mexican black beans are done! 

 Are black beans healthy?

Yes! Black beans pack a punch with nutrients. They are rich in protein, antioxidants and fiber, making them an ideal food!

Is this black bean bowl good for meal prep?

Yes! These beans can be prepared and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 5 days. These tex mex bowls are perfect for lunches, burritos or nachos!

Learn how to make the best Seasoned Black Beans! This healthy, easy black bean recipe includes canned black beans simmered in spices. This recipe is great for tacos, salads, burritos and more!

How do I make a Loaded Tex Mex bowl?

To make a Loaded Tex Mex bowl, I chopped up some tomatoes, green onions and avocados. I made this Crock Pot Zesty Chicken and threw it on top, but you could use grilled chicken or a rotisserie chicken. I cooked up a big pot of rice, but if you’re watching your carbs, this Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice is keto friendly! Layer your beans on top of the rice, then add your chicken and chopped vegetables. Top with your Tex Mex sauce and tortilla strips!

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Learn how to make the best Seasoned Black Beans! This healthy, easy black bean recipe includes canned black beans simmered in spices. This recipe is great for tacos, salads, burritos and more!

Seasoned Black Beans

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Learn how to make the best Seasoned Black Beans! This healthy, easy black bean recipe includes canned black beans simmered in spices. This recipe is great for tacos, salads, burritos and more!

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can of black beans, do not drain
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

For the Seasoned Black Beans:

  1. Heat a small sauce pan to medium heat.
  2. Add the undrained can of black beans, hot sauce and spices. Reduce heat to medium low and let it simmer for at least 15 minutes, no more than 30 minutes.

Notes

Loaded Tex Mex Bowls (last photo)
Add 1/2 cup cooked rice, 1/2 cup Seasoned Black Beans, 1/2 cup chopped lettuce, a handful of shredded or rotisserie chicken, shredded cheese, tomatoes, avocado, green onions, tortillas strips (or chips) and the Creamy Tex Mex Sauce.

For the Sauce:
Combine the sour cream and hot sauce.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 3.5 ounces
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 101Total Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 433.2mgCarbohydrates: 18.4gNet Carbohydrates: 10.9gFiber: 7.5gSugar: 0.4gProtein: 6.6g
© Annie Holmes
Cuisine: Healthy / Category: Side Dish, Main Dish

 

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Comments

  2. Siva says

    That looks delicious! As for the mixer, I'm still a beginner cook so it would probably be a simple chocolate cake from scratch. I've always wanted to bake a cake from scratch :)
    Reply

  24. Starla B says

    Those look so good! The first thing I would make would have to be a german chocolate cake because it's my Nana's favorite! I love to make her happy and sweets will always do the trick! ;-)
    Reply

  28. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    I'm totally with you, I'm so hard on myself when I don't have everything in order or have enough time to respond with blog stuff. That's why meals like this are perfect. Love how quickly you can put it together plus anything Tex Mex always gets my vote - yum! :)
    Reply

  30. Jill Tanner says

    I would make the most unhealthy, yummiest cookie recipe I could get my hands on if I were to win the mixer!
    Reply

  37. Vanessa says

    Looks yummy and I love to do "burrito bowls." This will be a great addition to them. If I won, I'd probably make a batch of cupcakes, I love to bake!
    Reply

  41. Ceara+@+Ceara's+Kitchen says

    Maebells this looks like the perfect lunch/dinner to me! I absolutely love it! I have been all about the black beans lately and have been throwing them into everything :) I cannot wait to try this dish - Pinned :) And this mixer - my dream! What a fun giveaway. The first thing I would make in it is Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies :)
    Reply

  46. Mira+L says

    This quick and easy dinner looks extremely beautiful Annie! I love black beans and would like to try this recipe. I love how organized you are, since I;m the same way, but it often happens to me to run out of time and there is no sunlight to take pictures for the blog.
    Reply

  49. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    Is it weird that I'm craving a bowl of this for dessert? Haha - so delicious! I'm definitely keeping this recipe in my back pocket for the next time I'm a little burnt out around dinnertime. It'll probably be sooner than later! :)
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  53. Isadora says

    I love all things with the words "loaded" and "Tex Mex" in front of them, haha! We are so on the same page this week! I used to think I was really organized but my current job is so busy I feel like I don't have time to be organized which makes life seem a little bit hectic lately! I could really use more quick dinner ideas like this one :)
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  54. Denise |Sweet Pea & Saffron says

    Love these tex mex bowls, Annie! I am soooo short on time these days, and it drives me crazy that I can't seem to keep on top of comments, social media, etc. These bowls look like an easy, delicious way to keep on top of dinner ;)
    Reply

  55. Gaelyn Cooper says

    I love black beans ! Can't wait to try this. If I won the kitchen aid I would probably make a homemade chocolate cake or pumpkin bread
    Reply

  56. Helen+@+Scrummy+Lane says

    Oh Annie, I definitely need some more recipes like these! Mexican recipes are my favourite to read about just because I don't know so much about Mexican food - so I learn a lot! It's also one of my fave foods to eat. I love how simple this dish is - but you've jazzed it all up perfectly with all those spices. P.S. I just bought a lowell ego photography light because there's no way I'm going to catch enough light over here in the UK this winter!
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