Best Simple Mashed Black Beans Recipes

Smashed Black Beans image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup minced yellow onion
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked black beans
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon white vinegar

Steps:

Cook the onions and jalapenos in the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, oregano, salt and garlic, and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beans, stock and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Turn the heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
Remove the beans from the heat and strain, reserving the liquid. Mash the beans in a small bowl with a potato masher, adding the vinegar and cooking liquid to keep the beans soft. (You will probably not use all the liquid.).

Quick and Easy Seasoned Black Beans image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 medium onion, chopped fine
2 jalapeno chiles, chopped fine (seeds removed if desired)
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt and black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

In sauté pan heat garlic in oil on medium heat.
Add onion and jalapeño as oil begins to warm.
Add oregano and cumin and sauté, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender, adding a few drops of water if they begin to stick.
Add contents of cans of black beans and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, to allow flavors to blend.
Add chopped cilantro and lime juice and stir.
Serve.