Description
Creamy black beans simmered with cumin and garlic, topped with crisp, tangy quick-pickled red onions and fresh cilantro for a bright, balanced side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Combine sliced red onion, apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt in a jar. Let sit for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in ground cumin and toast for 30 seconds.
- Add drained black beans and 1/4 cup water; simmer for 5-10 minutes until liquid reduces to a glaze.
- Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice.
- Transfer beans to a bowl and top with drained pickled onions and chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired