Simmered Black Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup canned diced tomato
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook and stir onion, green pepper and olive oil in medium skillet over low heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, cumin and chili powder, cook 1 minute.
  3. Add beans, tomatoes and thyme; stir to combine.
  4. Cover and cook over very low heat about 10 minutes.
  5. Uncover and cook, stirring until beans are thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

613 kcal 31% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.6g 35% DV
Total Fat 38.7g 50% DV
Carbs 64.2g 23% DV
Fiber 20.4g 73% DV
Sugar 5.8g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10564.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1682.8mg 36% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 470.3mcg 52% DV
Vitamin C 77.4mg 86% DV
Calcium 511.8mg 39% DV
Iron 27.7mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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