Budget Friendly Creamy Black Beans
Whip up creamy black beans in just 20 minutes! This budget-friendly, Mexican-inspired recipe is perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or as a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
- ¼ Medium Red Onion, diced
- ½ Red Bell Pepper, diced
- ½ Green Bell Pepper, diced
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ tsp Smoked Paprika
- ¼ tsp Dry Thyme
- ¼ tsp Dry Oregano
- ¼ tsp Chipotle Powder, feel free to add more if you want a spicier kick
- ½ tsp Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 3 cups Cooked Black Beans, the equivalent to TWO 15oz cans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup Soy Milk, can sub for another type of milk or vegetable broth
- ¼ wedge Preserved Lime, finely diced, can sub for the zest and juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Heat up the oil in a large skillet over medium low heat. Once hot, add the onions and sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the bell peppers and sauté for another 4-5 minutes or until softened
- Stir in the spices until well combined.
- Add the black beans and soy milk. Stir to combine then cook on a low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Don’t worry if the milk curdles slightly, but you want to cook on a low heat to avoid too much curdling.
- Using the back of your cooking spatula or spoon, lightly mash 1/3 of the beans and stir again to combine. This will help thicken the stew. If you’re having trouble, use a potato masher.
- Remove the pan from heat, stir in the preserved lime (or lime juice and lime zest.) Once combined, taste and adjust salt as desired.
- Enjoy immediately or keep stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.