Braised Black Beans with Garlic & Lemon

Name: Braised Black Beans with Garlic & Lemon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Latin American
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic cloves (minced); 2 cans (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed); 1 cup water; 3 tbsp lemon juice (fresh); salt (to taste); black pepper (to taste); 2 tbsp olive oil

Silky black beans simmered with garlic and finished with bright lemon juice, a versatile Mediterranean-Latin side that's savory, garlicky, and alive with citrus.

45 min total4 servingsMediterranean, Latin American

Calories

227

Protein

11g

Carbs

28g

Fat

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
2 cans (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup water
3 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)
2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden, about 1–2 minutes. Do not let it brown.
2
Add the drained black beans and water to the pan. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The beans will soften further and the liquid will reduce slightly, concentrating the garlic flavor.
4
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
5
Let rest for 2 minutes before serving. The beans will continue to absorb the flavors as they cool slightly.