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Canned black beans with rice.

The Best Canned Black Beans Recipe

Kaylie
This canned black beans recipe is a quick, flavorful side dish that’s perfect when you need something easy and satisfying. This recipe comes together in just 30 minutes or less and uses just six pantry-friendly ingredients. It’s hearty, and budget-friendly, perfect as a side dish served over rice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15 ounce canned black bean Bush's Best Black beans preferred
  • 3 strips bacon
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion, chopped about 1 cup
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Slice bacon crosswise into thin strips, about ¼ to ⅜” thick.
  • Chop the onion and garlic and set aside
  • Heat a medium pan on medium heat with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, or enough to coat the pan. Sauté bacon for about 3-4 minutes until brown and crispy, but not burnt. Remove pan from heat and strain bacon, setting aside. Keep bacon fat and oil in the pan.
  • Add chopped onion to the pan and lightly saute on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until soft, scraping up any bacon bits from the pan.
  • Add chopped garlic. Sauté about 1 minute until slightly golden, careful not to burn.
  • Add the black beans and juice, plus crispy bacon and stir, scraping up any more bits from the pan.
  • Optional: add ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for some subtle heat, more if you like it spicy.
  • Heat uncovered until simmering, about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste and add salt to taste as needed.

Notes

*Nutritional facts provided are only an estimate, accuracy is not guaranteed.
  • For low-sodium canned bean, you may need to add more salt to taste.
  • No need to drain the beans unless you want a thicker result. Cooking with the liquid adds flavor and helps create a saucy texture.
  • Let the beans simmer - Even 5 minutes makes a big difference in flavor and texture.
  • Don’t over cook the beans, simmering for more than 7-10 minutes may result in mushy beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 4peopleCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 112mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.2mg
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