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Black Beans

Pair these black beans with some brown rice and a green salad for a complete and delicious meal.

  • 4 Servings
  • Less than $3.00

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) low-sodium black beans
  • 1/2 medium onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Carefully drain the juice from one can of black beans. Pour the drained black beans into a bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the beans until they are no longer whole. Set the mashed beans aside.

3

Chop the onion in to 1/4-inch pieces. Set it aside. Peel the garlic cloves and mince them finely. Set the garlic aside.

4

In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cumin and cook for 30 seconds more.

5

Stir in the mashed black beans and the second can of black beans, including the juice. When the beans begin to boil, reduce the heat to low, stir in the salt, if using, and oregano and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories269
Total Fat8 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
Linoleic Acid3 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates38 g
Dietary Fiber15 g
Total Sugars1 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein14 g
Minerals
Calcium86 mg
Potassium708 mg
Sodium304 mg
Copper434 mcg
Iron4 mg
Magnesium80 mg
Phosphorus245 mg
Selenium3 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.2 mg
Vitamin B120 mg
Vitamin C7 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E2 mg
Vitamin K13 mcg
Folate137 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.3 mg
Riboflavin0.3 mg
Niacin1 mg
Choline52 mg

Source:

  • Kids a Cookin’
  • Kansas Family Nutrition Program and the USDA Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program
  • Recipe by Lynn Walters and Jane Stacey