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Black Bean Skillet

This Black Beans Skillet recipe is a quick and easy dish that makes a great side or main dish to serve over rice. Ready in about 30 minutes and has tons of delicious flavors.

Want more easy skillet recipes? Try our Skillet Mexican Street Corn and this Skillet Cornbread, both get rave reviews and go with just about everything.

Black Beans Skillet -overhead view

Black Beans Skillet ~ Quick Side Dish

This easy recipe uses a couple of cans of black beans and a can of diced tomatoes with tasty Tex-Mex flavors for a hearty side dish that goes with just about any meal.

Ingredients for black beans skillet

Ingredients Needed:

  • Olive Oil
  • Thin Sliced Onions
  • Diced Bell Peppers
  • Minced Garlic
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Black Beans
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Sour Cream
  • Brown Sugar
  • Green Chile Powder
  • Ground Cumin
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Cotija Cheese ~ A crumbly Mexican cheese found in the dairy isle, sometimes near the refrigerated tortillas. Parmesan makes a great substitute.
  • Cilantro

How to Make Black Beans Skillet:

skillet with sliced onions, chopped bell peppers and minced garlic

  • In a large skillet, cook onions, bell peppers and garlic over medium heat, stirring often until softened.

black beans in a red colander

  • Rinse and drain black beans.

black beans and diced tomatoes in a skillet

  • Add black beans to the skillet.
  • Next, add tomatoes with the juice and stir to combine.

black beans and tomatoes with sour cream in a skillet

  • Stir in sour cream.

seasonings in a bowl for black beans

  • Mix brown sugar with green chile powder, ground cumin and smoked paprika.

seasonings added into black bean skillet

  • Add to the skillet and mix well. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring often until heated through, about 10 minutes.

black bean skillet with cilantro and cotija cheese

  • Top with cojita cheese and cilantro.
  • Serve immediately.

Recipe Variations:

Serve over cooked brown rice for a Black Bean Skillet Dinner, a delicious a vegetarian main dish. It can also be wrapped in flour tortillas for quick bean burritos.

It would also make an awesome bean dip served with tortilla chips. Beans are a great source of dietary fiber and if you are using canned beans, they are super quick to add to your dinner plans.

Optional Garnishes:

  • Lime Wedges
  • Sliced Avocados
  • Sliced Jalapeños
  • Green Onions
  • Pickled Onions
  • Hot Sauce

How to Store and Reheat:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat, stirring until heated through.

closeup of black beans skillet

More Black Recipes to Try:

I get in the habit of making either rice pilaf or air fryer roasted potatoes to go with every meal. This black bean skillet was a nice change and it is my kind of recipe to serve with grilled burgers, brisket tacos or fried chicken strips.

spoonful of black beans with tomatoes

Half of the dinner battle is coming up with what to cook, make it a little simpler this week by adding this black bean skillet recipe to the menu. It’s sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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Yield: 4 servings

Black Bean Skillet

black bean skillet

This Black Beans Skillet recipe is a quick and easy dish that makes a great side or main dish to serve over rice. Ready in about 30 minutes and has tons of delicious flavors.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced thin
  • 1 small red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
  • 1 (14.5) ounce can petit diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons green chile powder (or red chili powder)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cotija cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil to a large skillet, add onions, bell peppers and garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until softened, about 10 minutes.
  2. Rinse and drain black beans.
  3. Add black beans to the skillet with tomatoes including the juice. Stir and cook about 5 minutes.
  4. Add sour cream.
  5. Mix brown sugar with green chile powder, salt, pepper, ground cumin and smoked paprika. Add to the skillet and mix well. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring often until heated through, about 5 - 10 minutes.
  6. Top with cojita cheese and cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 351Total Fat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 548mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 6gSugar: 11gProtein: 9g

Nutritional calculations are estimated and may not be accurate.

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