Seasoned Black Beans
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! Another great option is to combine these beans with this Homemade Enchilada Sauce to make some tasty enchiladas!
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!
Other Easy Weeknight Meals
- Spicy Sausage Black Bean Pasta
- Shrimp and Creamy Cheesy Grits
- Keto Coconut Shrimp
- One Pan Cheesy Pasta
Get the Recipe: Seasoned Black Beans
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:
- Heat a small sauce pan to medium heat.
- 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
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.
Wow, very simple but looks delicious! Actually I have all these ingredients at home. Will try out! 🙂
You will love this Howie! It is one of my favorite for when I don’t have much time!
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!
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
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 😉
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 🙂
Ooh I love beans and these pictures are gorgeous too.
That looks deliciously fresh. I’d make a chocolate cake if I won.
I am absolutely LOVING these!!!!!! <3 I just had dinner and I still hear my stomach rumble as I'm looking through these gorgeous photos! <3
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! 🙂
These bowls are gorgeous!! I love beans because they’re such a hearty, filling but healthy meal! I want one of these for dinner now!!
I love seasoned black beans and would love a big tex mex bowl right now for dinner. Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I would probably start with cookies if I won!
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.
I’ll totally take a huge bowl of this! yummm 😉
First thing I would make would be homemade marshmallows!
Oh, man. These bowls are sounding pretty amazing to me right about now. 🙂 Do you think they would qualify as a “second lunch?” 😉 I’m seriously drooling here Annie!
My husband loves anything with black beans so I know this would be a winner in our home! Your photos are gorgeous and I want to jump in my screen to grab this beaut. 🙂
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 🙂
Thank you Ceara!!! 🙂 And Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies?! YUM!