Mexican Savoury Black Beans. When I was in college in Texas, many years ago, my off-campus house was often the gathering place for friends. Nothing irks me more when you order black beans at a restaurant and all you get is an unseasoned pile of starchy blandness. A meal is always better with a side dish, but it's the best when that side is Savory Beans.
They pair well with tacos, enchiladas, Carne Asada.
Of course, you're welcome to use a batch of homecooked beans, but this recipe is most handy for those days when you get home from work and need a no-thinking-involved meal, so we'll use a simple can of beans and get an equally stellar result.
Fermented black beans - Douchi, AKA salted black beans, fermented black soybeans, preserved black beans, are used in many Chinese recipes.
You can have Mexican Savoury Black Beans using 7 ingredients and 2 steps. Here is how you cook that.
Ingredients of Mexican Savoury Black Beans
- You need 15 oz of canned black beans.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of chili powder.
- You need 1/4 tsp of ground cumin.
- You need 1/8 tsp of allspice.
- It's 1 tsp of minced garlic.
- It's 1/8 tsp of salt.
- You need 1/8 tsp of sugar.
These black beans are salty, savory, and some say slightly bitter. They have a slight funk that we associate with fermented soybean pastes and sauces. Mexican Black Beans make for a delicious side dish or main dish. Use for tacos, burritos, and more - they're vegan and gluten free!
Mexican Savoury Black Beans instructions
- Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat..
- Stir, about 5-10 minutes until heated through. Serve with my cilantro lime rice for a delicious burrito bowl!.
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