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.

Say Tex Mex bowl and I’m there! This looks incredibly easy and delicious, just the way I like it!
My mom’s Christmas sugar cookies with buttercream frosting!
This looks so great. I could devour that entire bowl of Tex Mex goodness in no time. It seriously has my name written all over it 😉
Sorry! I thought I had trouble with my Internet and that my first comment didn’t go through, ha!
Yummy!
This is my kind of recipe. I could devour this entire bowl of Tex Mex goodness in no time. Looks amazing!
this looks delicious! I’m hungry looking at the pictures, Mexican food is one of my fav 🙂
Oh where would I begin? I’ve always wanted to try bread from scratch!
I love all these recipes, would use the KitchenAid to make all these!!!!
This sounds like my perfect recipe. I love a big bowl of Mexican deliciousness 🙂
That looks yummy!! 🙂 I would make mini cheesecakes with the mixer! 😀
This looks delicious! I would make cookies, too.
Yumm
Would love this
Love it! A big bowl of YUM! I think I will add some diced avocado on top
I would make homemade pumpkin pie first if I won!!!
I would whip up some yummy pound cake in it if I won!
I’m with you, Annie! I hate when I can’t cross things off my to-do list! Love the looks of these black beans! Sounds like they make a perfect lunch in the tex mex bowls!
That looks amazing! I’m drooling already. Looks like a great go-to lunch or dinner. Bet the kids would love it too!
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 🙂
I LOVE how simple this is! Plus, it’s beautiful 😀