by Super flavourful and packed with fiber an protein (love this as a Registered Dietitian!) my quick seasoned black beans are the perfect addition to any salad or taco. We simply combine the black beans in a homemade taco spice blend and cook on the stovetop until fragrant!
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 recipe 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 extra easy black bean and sweet potato tacos??!).
And as a Registered Dietitian I’m happy to report that canned beans are just as healthy as fresh, which makes whipping up these spicy black beans in 10 minutes even easier!
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These beans are so easy to make! We simply combine the beans with the spices in a pan and heat until deliciously fragrant!
Taco Spiced Black Beans with Canned Beans
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!
this is a wonderful recipe for a meatless taco salad!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it!
Several have asked me when it says 1 serving how much is that?
Serving size needs to be specified please.
Hi Debra! This recipe makes ~2 cups of beans, which could be 4 servings. But this depends on what you’re using them for, how hungry you are, etc!
So flavorful and yet so simple! I made the beans to add as a topping to my beef bowl. Thank you sharing!
I’m so happy to hear that you enjoyed it!
Loved this recipe! The beans are so flavorful and so quick and easy to make. This is going in my favorite recipe folder.
I’m so happy to hear that, Andrea! It’s definitely one of my favorites too!
Have you ever thought about how the convenience of canned beans affects the overall quality and flavor of your dishes compared to using dried beans?”,
“refusal
Honestly the convenience totally outweighs any small flavor changes for me!
This was delicious. I added chopped onions and tomatoes to my beans. Was a great bean burrito meal.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Amy!
The seasoning was delicious. Had a can of pinto beans as well, so added those, too. Great addition to our potato bar night.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Pinto beans would also be delicious 🙂
I’m glad everyone enjoyed it so. I made it tonight and had the same problem I always have with black bean recipes as printed. They were flavorful, though I would reduce the amount of cumin, which I love, but which I don’t believe is supposed to be the dominate herb in the dish, but more importantly, the beans are so dry that they are inedible. Not just in this recipe, but in any that don’t include broth or liquid of any kind. I reduced the chili peppers and could have done so more. The problem for me is that every spice stood out on its own, never melding with the whole. I finally added some heated chicken broth so I could eat it. I really needed the legumes and on the whole enjoy the spices, but would work to make them layered instead of standouts at every level.
Hi Lynette! It sounds like you’re looking for a ‘saucier’ bean recipe- I definitely recommend trying my ‘Smoky Maple Beans on Toast’ or ‘Sticky Sesame Chickpeas with Ginger’!
Dear Lauren,
I have severe coronary artery calcification. I would like to try this recipe, but do not want to use any oils. I am thinking of rinsing most of the beans, but using some of the liquid instead of oil. What do you think?
Hi Jenny, I haven’t personally tried this so I’m not sure how it would turn out, but let me know if you try it!
I love htese so much!
I’m so happy to hear that, Jackie!
I mean THESE lol. So I made up a 1/2 cup batch of the spices because I make them often. And I tend to use these spiced beans as a condiment in many things. Thanks!
Oh what an awesome idea! I need to try that 🙂 Thanks for sharing, Jackie!
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 🙂
Hi Matt, I’m so happy to hear you loved it! It’s definitely my go-to when I’m craving black beans 🙂
I made this recipe exactly as it was printed here and loved it so much that the second time I added 1/2 lb ground organic beef and called it chili. Thanks for your ideas!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Kim! It’s my pleasure! 🙂
I made this recipe with one change by reducing the chili flakes to 1/4 tsp only because my husband does not like too much spice. I like it spicy. Excellent beans and planning on taking a double recipe to a family gathering. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so happy you enjoyed them, Debbie!
I love the spice combinations that make this recipe so good that at this point I’ve used it to pack my daily work lunch a number of ways. For diversity I’ve used several ideas along the way that I never get tired of:
Dark red kidney beans in addition to black beans;
Beans and rice;
Dark red kidneys/diced onions/green peppers/mushrooms/celery;
Small touch of Worcestershire Sauce before warming;
Small touch of buffalo sauce after it’s warm.
Wow what a lunchtime.
I’m so glad you love them so much, Kim! Those combinations sound absolutely delicious!
I’ve been looking for a way to spice up black beans, love this recipe. Just enough spice for a little heat without it being too much. Will definitely use this recipe again.
I’m so glad you love this recipe, Wendy! Thank you for letting me know 🙂
This recipe was absolutely delicious! So easy and quick too! Making it again tonite!
Hi Lois, I’m so glad you loved it!
Simple quick and delicious what’s not to love about this recipe. I made one simple addition and added 1/2 tsp. of cayenne to suit my tastes, served as a side over rice with eggs for breakfast. This is a keeper.
Hi Mark, I’m so glad you loved the recipe!