Name: Canned Black Bean Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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January 30, 2026

We make black beans multiple times a month. My kids absolutely love it. We pack it for school lunch all the time and we frequently use it as part of dinner. This is also a very easy recipe to make at volume and freeze portions of it for the weeks to come. It's delicious, we all love it and I am not sure how I would have gotten through the last few years making daycare lunches every day without it.

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Canned Black Bean Recipe

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Ingredients

WarningSulphites allergen identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Heat oil over medium heat.

Add onion, green pepper and salt, cook until tender.

As the onion and pepper cook, add garlic and cook until tender, but not brown.

Stir in remaining ingredients.

Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 20 minutes to desired thickness.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bean Liquid Gold 💧
Reserve the liquid from the canned black beans to add depth and richness to your final dish, using it to adjust consistency and enhance flavor.
Spice Layer Build 🌶️
Toast your dry spices like cumin and cayenne in the olive oil for 30-45 seconds before adding other ingredients to unlock their full aromatic potential.
Texture Transformation 🥄
For creamy black beans, use a potato masher to partially crush some beans, creating a more complex and satisfying texture without completely pureeing.
Acid Balance Trick 🍋
Add a splash of white vinegar at the end of cooking to brighten the flavors and cut through the richness of the beans.
Freezer Portion Pro 🧊
Freeze black beans in portion-sized containers with a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent freezer burn and maintain optimal texture.

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I'm Nora! Balancing Bowls is the product of a slightly chaotic life, a need to make and grow things, and a love of creative cooking. If you're here because you're trying to feed your family well without losing your mind, you're in the right place.