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Spicy Black Beans

This fun Spicy Black Beans recipe is really easy to make and is the perfect side dish for your family dinner!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 2 cans reduced sodium black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 1 large jalapeno pepper minced
  • 2 gloves garlic minced
  • 1 large red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 2 limes juiced and juice set aside
  • salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder any variation is great here - adobo, chipotle, etc​
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup minced fresh green onions

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium/high heat. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, and red pepper; saute for 3-4 minutes or until becoming tender.
  • Add lime juice; saute 1 minute.
  • Add beans to skillet, stir to combine, and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, dash of salt, cilantro, and green onions; stir and saute 1 more minute. Serve immediately.