Spicy Black Beans

Are you ready for the most versatile and tastiest side/dip/spread EVER? These Spicy Black Beans are part of my weekly meal prep because they are so versatile. Meaning — they don’t last long in our house whenever I make them.

Warm, these black beans are the perfect side dish for your burrito bowl or a tasty topping for taco night. Cold, I use these beans as a spread in sandwiches, as a dip with fresh vegetables/chips, or even plain with a spoon because they are that good.

They are also ridiculously easy to make, taking only one pot and less than 30 minutes to throw together.

Step one, start by adding your chopped onion and bell pepper to a pan. Step two, add the jalapeno & garlic. Lastly, finish by adding the black beans + spices and cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the beans have broken down and you have the perfect creamy consistency. That’s it! Now you get why I make these every week 😉

These Spicy Black Beans are my favorite because:

• ready to go in less than 30 minutes
• delicious hot or cold
• gluten free & vegan (perfect for potlucks or family dinners!)
• creamy (the beans break down and you’re left with a delicious texture)
• can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

If you’re looking for other meal prep ideas, check out my Tomato Coconut Curry. I’ve also got some easy soup recipes you can check out here.

Let me know if you make these Spicy Black Beans by leaving a note in the comments below. And if you post to Instagram, make sure to tag @themindfulhapa so I can share your creations!

Spicy Black Beans

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 25 minutes minutes

Total: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 side servings

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Perfect for taco night or as an addition to your weekly meal prep. These Spicy Black Beans are easy to throw together in less than 30 minutes, and turn out creamy with the perfect amount of kick. Add to your burrito bowls, use as a spread in sandwiches, serve as a dip- the possibilities are endless when it comes to these Spicy Black Beans.

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 ea. onion chopped (use whatever you’ve got! It will taste just as delicious and you won’t have to make an extra trip to the grocery store)
• 1 ea. bell pepper chopped (any color)
• 1 ea. jalapeño minced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 15 oz. cans black beans plus liquid from can
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne

Instructions

• Heat a pan over medium heat and add olive oil.
• Sauté onion & bell pepper on medium heat until translucent, 3-5 minutes.
• Add garlic/jalapeño and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
• Add black beans, including the liquid in the can, plus the salt, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne.
• Cook on medium for additional 15-20 minutes until the beans start to break down. Stir frequently to ensure beans to stick to the bottom of the pan.

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