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.
I should have eaten breakfast before looking at your pictures. Now I’m starving! Love the tex mex concept.
Thanks Jen! 🙂
If I won this the first thing I would make is pancakes and invite the family to breakfast!
Cindy how perfect!! I love your idea!
Loaded with so manygood things, so much flavor and texture, love this type of bowls!
Thank you Catalina!! 🙂
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!
Oh me too Vanessa! Everything is better in “bowl” form! ha! And cupcakes sound fantastic!! 🙂
I love the black bean recipe. Thanks.
If I won and I hope I do, I would some major baking of cakes and cookies.
You can’t go wrong with cakes and cookies Liz!! 🙂
I would make oatmeal chocolate chip cookies!
Oh I LOVE oatmeal cookies!! That sounds divine!!
first thing I would make is a Hummingbird caek
Karen I seriously love Hummingbird cake! What a perfect plan!
This dish looks so delicious! I love Mexican inspired dishes!
Thank you Danielle! You can never have too many forms of Mexican! 🙂
I’d make a carrot cake from scratch.
Perfect!! Carrot cake is the best!!
Those tex mex bowls look delicious. I love how simple they are to make 🙂
Thank you Ashley! 🙂
I would make the most unhealthy, yummiest cookie recipe I could get my hands on if I were to win the mixer!
Jill I like the way you think!! 😉
Mmm, I love taco bowls, and especially finding new ways of making them! These black beans look really good, I can’t wait to try them on our next taco night!
Yay!! I hope you like them Stacey!
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! 🙂
I think I have learned sometimes simple is best!! 🙂
I would try to make a Red Velvet Cake first
What a great idea!! And just in time for the upcoming Holidays!
This looks so good! I love these flavors and so will my family!
Thank you Annie! 🙂
First thing I would make would be Whoopie Pies!
Oh I love this idea!! I have never attempted homemade whoopie pies!!
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! 😉
Starla I love this!! 🙂 Your Nana is lucky to have you!
I would probably make pita bread first =D
Pita bread is an excellent idea! I have never attempted homemade pita bread!
First thing I’d make: my famous chocolate-chip-oatmeal-pecan cookies!
Penni those sound amazing!!
Yummy! I would make chocolate chips cookies with the mixer!