Black Beans with Lime
Black beans warmed with cumin, onion, cilantro, and fresh lime make a simple high-fiber side for bowls, tacos, or grilled mains.
By Moow Editorial ·
- Measure the complete ingredient list before cooking so the timing stays predictable.
- Divide the finished dish into four equal portions to use the per-serving nutrition estimate.
At a glance
Black beans warmed with cumin, onion, cilantro, and fresh lime make a simple high-fiber side for bowls, tacos, or grilled mains.
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 10 minutes
Estimated nutrition per serving
Serving basis: One serving from the editor-reviewed yield of 4 servings.
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fat: 1 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Sodium: 151 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.
Ingredients
Use the listed gram weights for the closest match to the nutrition estimate.
- 4 cups no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained (640 g)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (60 g)
- 2/3 cup finely diced red onion (100 g)
- 1 packed cup chopped cilantro (15 g)
- 1/2 cup water (120 g)
- 1 tsp ground cumin (2 g)
- 1/4 tsp fine salt (1.5 g)
Directions
1. Combine the black beans, onion, water, cumin, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens and the beans are hot.
3. Lightly mash about 1/2 cup of beans against the side of the pan to give the liquid body.
4. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice and cilantro before dividing into four side portions.
Sources
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and reheat them to 165°F (74°C) before serving. Major allergens: none from the listed ingredients. Check every packaged ingredient label for formulation changes and cross-contact.