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Black Beans for a Crowd

May 3, 20234 Comments

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Black Beans for a Crowd ~ Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, weekly meal prep, or Taco Tuesday. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes! via @thiswifecooks

Black Beans for a Crowd ~

Satisfy your crew without spending hours soaking beans in the kitchen! This tasty and healthy dish is ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration, meal prepping for the week, or bringing some extra flavor to Taco Tuesday!

Serve these simple yet flavorful black beans as a side or as a base for other dishes such as burritos, tacos, or rice bowls.

Black Beans for a Crowd ~ Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, weekly meal prep, or Taco Tuesday. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes!

Large Batch Black Beans Recipe

I like this recipe because the beans are delicious, but they’re also super simple to make and scaled just right for a mid-size gathering.

Most recently, I took these beans to a taco bar-themed party of about 20 or so people and there were no leftovers. A few people even approached me to ask for the recipe. They were surprised to learn that the dish was so simple to make, yet packed with so much flavor.

Black Beans for a Crowd ~ Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, weekly meal prep, or Taco Tuesday. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes!

Ingredients for Black Beans for a Crowd

You will need:

  • 4 (15-ounce) cans black beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

How to Make Black Beans for a Crowd

STEP ONE: Drain and rinse black beans from three of the cans. Leave the remaining fourth can undrained.

STEP TWO: Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat then add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds.

STEP THREE: Add all the black beans, including the liquid from the undrained can. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until heated through.

STEP FOUR: Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve warm.

Black Beans for a Crowd ~ Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, weekly meal prep, or Taco Tuesday. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes!

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Black Beans for a Crowd ~ Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, weekly meal prep, or Taco Tuesday. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes!
Black Beans for a Crowd ~ Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, weekly meal prep, or Taco Tuesday. Ready to serve in about 20 minutes!

Black Beans for a Crowd

Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, weekly meal prep, or Taco Tuesday!
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, CInco de Mayo, dairy free, make-ahead, meal prep, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 34kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 4 (15-ounce) cans black beans
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse black beans from three of the cans. Leave the remaining fourth can undrained.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat then add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add all the black beans, including the liquid from the undrained can. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until heated through.
  • Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Katie

    May 15, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    5 stars
    These black beans are simply incredible. I made them for my brother’s graduation party and they were a huge hit!

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  2. Choclette

    May 15, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    Love recipes like this – so simple, yet so delicious. I made your black beans recently for a Mexican themed dinner and everyone loved them.

    Reply
  3. Tavo

    May 16, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    5 stars
    I recently stumbled upon the post for “Black Beans for a Crowd” and I have to say, it’s an absolute gem! The recipe is not only incredibly delicious but also perfect for feeding a large group of people.

    The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was beyond satisfying. The flavors were rich and well-balanced, and the beans had the perfect texture. It was a hit at the party I hosted, and everyone kept asking for seconds!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      May 22, 2023 at 12:48 pm

      Fantastic! Thanks so much for your feedback!

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