How do you fix black beans?

[Searc]

We're having empanadas for dinner and I plan on making black beans as a side. I've never made them and don't have any idea how to fix them. I assume I don't just mash them up like refried beans. I've checked recipes online, but nothing is really piquing my interest.

Any tried and true black bean recipes?

 

[jaybirdsmommy]

We're having empanadas for dinner and I plan on making black beans as a side. I've never made them and don't have any idea how to fix them. I assume I don't just mash them up like refried beans. I've checked recipes online, but nothing is really piquing my interest.

Any tried and true black bean recipes?

are they canned or dry? If canned, I just dump them into a sauce pan and warm them up with a little chili powder or cajun seasoning.

If they're dried you might be out of luck for dinner tonight, I think they need to be soaked overnight before cooking or they take forever to soften up. Someone with more experience cooking dried beans may come along and have better advice.

 

[Searc]

Oops, sorry, they are canned.

 

[RUDisney]

are they canned or dry? If canned, I just dump them into a sauce pan and warm them up with a little chili powder or cajun seasoning.

If they're dried you might be out of luck for dinner tonight, I think they need to be soaked overnight before cooking or they take forever to soften up. Someone with more experience cooking dried beans may come along and have better advice.

With an instant pot, dried beans are cooked quickly... 6-10 minutes.

I'd do what @Searc said about the seasoning. I'm a cumin fan, so I'd add cumin and a little chili powder.

 

[TipsyTraveler]

Black beans are simple; you can’t really screw it up. Most often, I cook sliced onion in olive oil until soft, then add black beans, water, and salt. Cook until reduced by half, then serve over rice. If not serving over rice, I would use little to no additional water and cook until thickened and beans are starting to break down. Add garlic, chili powder, red pepper, etc as desired.

 

[J'aime Paris]

My DH would say this, "Open the can, and make sure you pinch your nose really tight. That way you can avoid the putrid smell. Run over to the garbage can and dump the black beans out. "


I think black beans are good, but only order them when at a restaurant since no one else in my family will eat them.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Similar to @ TipsyTraveler above but I drain off the liquid the canned beans are in and add chopped garlic and green pepper to the simmering onions. Heat till hot as the beans are already cooked and I prefer my beans to have their original shape.

Goya is a great website for bean recipes in general.

 

[Searc]

My DH would say this, "Open the can, and make sure you pinch your nose really tight. That way you can avoid the putrid smell. Run over to the garbage can and dump the black beans out. "


I think black beans are good, but only order them when at a restaurant since no one else in my family will eat them.

I don't like them, either, but DH does and we have a can, so I'll make them for him.

 

[mnrose]

I like 'em spicy. I'd probably add some sautéed onions, some chipotle powder, and some ancho powder and call it good. Maybe some tajin for the lime flavor.

 

[cvjw]

I always rinse my black beans when they come out of the can. I cook them in some chicken stock and water with some fresh cilantro. I always have them as a side with any Mexican dishes.

 

[Cubbiecakes]

Some garlic, onion, cumin, and a dash of cayenne.

 

[luvsJack]

Cook onions and sweet peppers (honestly don’t know what they are called but they are red and yellow and the bag says salad peppers? They look like mini bell peppers) in oil until soft. Pour in chicken stock and drained beans. Add chili powder, cumin, and Cajun seasoning. Simmer to let flavors come together. Really good over brown rice.

 

[pfp258]

I always rinse my black beans when they come out of the can. I cook them in some chicken stock and water with some fresh cilantro. I always have them as a side with any Mexican dishes.

Canned black beans are already cooked, you just need to warm them.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Canned black beans are already cooked, you just need to warm them.

I cook some of the canned beans in stock/broth when I'm making black bean or Senate soup otherwise for me it's a quick side dish that needs minimal cooking or the beans get mushy.

 

[WDWBarb]

Or buy the seasoned black beans in a can, dump them into a pot and heat them, then dab your forehead and say, "whew!" when you serve them.

 

[low-key]

you know I dont think I ever had black beans, unless in some Mexican dish I ate, they threw some in it

 

[Sabeking]

Sauté onion, green pepper in olive oil. Put in can of drained beans, add 1/2 cup water, teaspoon of vinegar and a packet of Sazon by Goya. Bring to high heat,then simmer. Sprinkle on some Adobo and serve.

 

[cvjw]

Canned black beans are already cooked, you just need to warm them.

Yes, I know they are already cooked . Even so, I cook them some more. In chicken broth, water and fresh cilantro.

 

[NYCgrrl]

you know I dont think I ever had black beans, unless in some Mexican dish I ate, they threw some in it

For me it's a dish I grew up eating but mostly versions from Latin and British Caribbean countries so I'm finding it interesting how they are cooked and viewed by others. Never too old to learn.

@Sabeking : Sauté onion, green pepper in olive oil. Put in can of drained beans, add 1/2 cup water, teaspoon of vinegar and a packet of Sazon by Goya. Bring to high heat,then simmer. Sprinkle on some Adobo and serve.

Didn't think anyone else on this thread knew what Sazon was so didn't mention it.

 

[Searc]

They were a hit with DH. I sauteed some red onion in a bit of butter, added garlic, added beans, cumin, chili powder, splash of chicken stock and some lime juice.

Thank you for all the ideas.