Frijoles
Frijoles, a classic bean dish, bring warmth and comfort to any meal. With their rich flavor and versatility, these beans can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. This easy-to-follow recipe combines black beans with aromatic spices, creating a delightful experience that satisfies every palate. Whether you’re celebrating Taco Tuesday or enjoying a cozy family dinner, frijoles are sure to impress and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black beans (or 2 cans, rinsed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- If using dried black beans, soak overnight and rinse. For canned beans, simply rinse under cold water.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cumin; stir for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the black beans and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 30 minutes until thickened.
- Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Stir in chopped cilantro just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg