Super flavorful and packed with fiber and protein, these 10-Minute Spiced Black Beans are the perfect addition to any salad, burrito bowl, or in my 30-Minute Sheet Pan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos! We simply combine the black beans with the spices in a pan and cook together until fragrant!

Black beans and rice in a bowl with avocado, lime and cilantro on the side

Matt’s 5-star review ⭐️: I had no idea what to do with the can of black beans in my cupboard and this recipe turned out amazing. Was quick and easy to pull together too! Gonna be loading up on canned beans next grocery trip 🙂

I’m on a mission to rebrand beans.

I know what you’re thinking; beans are boring, bland, and the type of food you only ate once a year in that bean salad at the family barbecue.

But let me tell you, these Spiced Black Beans are different.

In fact, I feel confident in saying that all of my bean recipes are different because I’m on a mission to make beans cool (like, hello, have you tried my 30-Minute Sheet Pan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos?!).

Can we talk about how healthy they are?!

As a Registered Dietitian, I know that beans are one of the most nutritious foods we could be eating. They’re high in fiber (which most North Americans don’t get enough of), protein, and most are a great source of iron and calcium.

Plus, they’re so versatile that they can be used on nachos to boost the fiber and protein, like in my Loaded Vegan Sweet Potato Nachos!

Particularly, I love that these spicy black beans only take 10 minutes to make, meaning they’re the perfect protein addition to any meal while also being seriously delicious.

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Are Canned Beans as Healthy As Dried?

Heck yes! Canned beans are just as nutritious as dried beans. The main difference is that canned beans are typically kept in the liquid that they were cooked in, which is a mixture of water and salt.

This gooey liquid isn’t harmful by any means but can cause gassiness in some people. This, alongside the fact that it contains salt, is why I typically recommend rinsing beans REALLY well before using them!

Feel free to double the recipe, since you can use these spicy black beans in other recipes, like my Vegan Burrito Bowl with Spicy Lime Sauce!

It’s Bean Makin’ Time!

These beans are so easy to make! We simply combine the beans with the spices in a pan and heat until deliciously fragrant!

Strainer with rinsed black beans inside.
Drain and rinse your beans.
Pan of rinsed black beans.
Heat a large pan over medium heat with the olive oil. Once the pan is hot, add the drained and rinsed beans.
Pan of rinsed black beans with spices to the side that haven't been mixed in yet.
Add the chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt and pepper.
Pan with black beans with spices on them and a wooden spoon.
Stir to combine, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until you notice that some of the beans have started to crack open.
Black beans and rice in a bowl with avocado, lime and cilantro on the side
That’s it! Use these beans in your favorite salad, burrito, wrap, stuffed potatoes, or as a snack!

Bowl with a sweet potato with spiced black beans inside with guacamole and a fork.
Black beans and rice in a bowl with avocado, lime and cilantro on the side
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10-Minute Spiced Black Beans (with Canned Beans!)

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 8 minutes
Author: Lauren McNeill, RD
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 540 ml canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Equipment

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse your beans.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat with the olive oil. Once the pan is hot, add the drained and rinsed beans.
  • Add the chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt and pepper. Stir to combine, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until you notice that some of the beans have started to crack open.
  • Use the beans in your favorite salad, burrito, wrap, stuffed potatoes, or as a snack!

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 
Calories: 175kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 4.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g, Sodium: 290mg, Potassium: 380mg, Fiber: 5g, Calcium: 45mg, Iron: 2.7mg
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