Truly Yummy Spicy Black Beans
Quick, healthy gluten free and dairy free spicy black beans that make a delicious budget friendly side dish or easy meat free main.
A Versatile Black Bean Recipe
Whether you’re looking for a hearty side dish or a simple meat free main, my Truly Yummy Spicy Black Beans are a wonderfully versatile recipe. Completely gluten free and dairy free, they’re quick to make, budget friendly and packed with flavour, making them perfect for busy weeknight meals.
Perfect With BBQ’s, Rice and More
These little black jewels are simmered in a rich, spicy tomato sauce, making them delicious served with rice, grilled meats, fish or BBQ favourites. You can even swap your usual tin of baked beans for these to add a little spice to your morning fry up. One of my favourite ways to enjoy them is to serve them alongside my Truly Yummy Zesty Slaw, slow roast pork, sliced avocado and my Truly Yummy Pickled Red Onions. A colourful feast that’s perfect for feeding family and friends.
A Great Meat Free Meal
They’re equally delicious served as the star of the meal with fluffy rice or a jacket potato. An excellent choice for Meat Free Mondays or when cooking for vegetarian guests.
Best Served Fresh
For the very best flavour and texture, I recommend serving them straight away. They’re at their absolute best when freshly cooked.
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Truly Yummy Spicy Black Beans
Equipment
- 1 shallow saucepan and lid
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red pepper, finely diced into 1cm cubes
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 tin of black beans, drained and rinsed
- 400 g tin of chopped tomatoes recommend Mutti Chopped Tomatoes
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp tomato purée recommend Mutti Double Concentrate Tomato Purée
- 1 tbsp fresh or frozen coriander chopped recommend frozen
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp oregano
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 good grind of black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in the pan and add the red pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes until the pepper starts to soften.
- Add the crushed garlic and cook for a minute.
- Next, add the remaining ingredients – black beans, chopped tomatoes, water, tomato purée, spices and coriander.
- Mix well, bring to the boil then turn to a low simmer. Half cover with lid.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes until the tomato sauce has thicken and the beans have softened.
- Serve immediately as a main or side dish.
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