Best How to Cook Canned Black Beans On the Stove

Black beans straight out of the can are pretty darn good, but please let me show you the BEST How to Cook Canned Black Beans on the Stove! It’s easy and those canned black beans will be seasoned perfectly!

Here’s how to turn a can of black beans into one of your favorite recipes! Plus, who doesn’t want to know how to cook pinto beans in the crockpot, in the oven, in a microwave, the instant pot (pressure cooker), as well as  how to cook a can of beans on the stove.

When you don’t need beans so quickly, let me show you a great way to cook dried beans, I encourage you to look at The Secret to Perfect Old Fashioned Pinto Beans which includes saute onions, dry beans, bell pepper and red pepper flakes for old fashioned goodness.

How To Cook Canned Black Beans

To Cook Canned Beans of ANY kind, first, discard the liquid in the can and rinse the beans if the liquid is thick. While this canned cooking liquid won’t hurt you, it doesn’t taste good. Add back ½ cup of water or broth and heat for at least 30 minutes on low to allow the flavors to marry.

Be sure to add your favorite seasonings and some fat (like olive oil) to make the beans taste perfect. If this is your first go, you’ll want to follow the recipe below.

How To Cook Canned Black Beans

For the easy way to cook canned black beans, you’ll want to drain the beans first. Place the beans in a medium saucepan and over medium-high heat and add chicken broth back to the beans. Cook the beans on medium and then season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and a pinch of cayenne. Add a little fat and you’ll be in business.

The cooking time is a little less important since the beans are already cooked. They make a delicious side dish and are a perfect plant-based protein.

WHAT ARE BLACK BEANS?

These delicious beans, also called black turtle beans are a smaller black colored bean that is popular in Latin cooking and are perfect with white rice, corn, on salads, in burritos or on sandwiches.

They have a wonderful slightly nutty taste that make them a preferred bean for eating as a topping on another dish. Often, black beans taste best with a little spice (like chili powder).

The black beans in a can are simply the most easy recipe to use.

DO YOU NEED TO RINSE THE BLACK BEANS?

There is some degree of disagreement regarding this in the food community, but I say, “No need to rinse the beans”. Instead, I instruct that you SHOULD DRAIN your black beans before starting to cook.

Simply strain them through your fingers and you’ll be ready to start cooking.

IF you have the already SEASONED BLACK BEANS, do not pour off the liquid in the can because this liquid contains a lot of the spices for your dish.

ARE BLACK BEANS IN THE CAN ALREADY COOKED?

There is the technical answer and the practical answer.  

The answer is, “yes, it is fine to eat the beans straight from the can”. But, “Are the black beans in the can already cooked?” is especially relevant and The answer is no, they have been slightly precooked and then canned.

DO BLACK BEANS NEED TO BE SOAKED BEFORE COOKING THEM?

First of all, Check the kind of beans you have..

• Canned black beans do NOT need to be soaked before cooking them.
• DRY black beans, then YES, they do need to be soaked before cooking them.

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR HOW TO COOK CANNED BLACK BEANS ON THE STOVE

• First of all, Drain the water from the can off of the beans before starting your cooking project
• If you have SEASONED CANNED BLACK BEANS, don’t do anything to them except open the can and dump it in the sauce pot to heat.
• Great paired with cilantro lime rice.
• Black Beans are terrific added to a burrito or taco, added to a salad, mixed with corn, mixed with rice, as a side to chicken or even eaten plain.
• Cayenne pepper (just a pinch) and ground cumin is the best way to add a lot of flavor (yes, it’s a hot sauce spicy type flavor), but is a favorite black bean recipes for busy weeknights.
• PRO TIP: Our favorite way to enjoy black beans is seasoned as per the recipe below and then add a dollop of sour cream and a little fresh cilantro and then a sprinkle of fresh lime juice.
• To deal with leftover black beans, place leftover beans in an airtight container and place in the fridge for up to 5 days. Then rewarm using a low simmer over low heat. 
• To make some refried black beans recipe using cans of black beans, simply mix the ingredients from the recipe together and use a potato masher and enough water to make the right consistency to smash about half of the beans.

HOW TO COOK CANNED BLACK BEANS IN THE OVEN

Using the recipe listed below for stovetop direction, drain your beans. Spray a baking dish with non stick spray.

Cook your onions and bacon together in a frying pan over medium heat on the stove top. Then, Mix all of the ingredients together well in a small baking dish (about 1-2 quart size).

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil, preheat the oven to 350, place the baking dish on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 30 minutes until the beans are bubbling hot.

HOW TO COOK CANNED BLACK BEANS IN THE Slow Cooker

Prepare a 4 quart Crockpot with cooking spray.

Then Mix all of the ingredients, including the beans together in a medium sized bowl.

Pour the ingredients together into the crockpot and place on low. Beans will be ready in 4 hours.

HOW TO COOK CANNED BLACK BEANS IN THE MICROWAVE

Cook the bacon on a paper towel in the microwave first, then break it into pieces and mix together with the rest of the ingredients. Delete the onions and substitute 1 tsp of onion powder.

Then, simply place all of the ingredients together in a medium sized microwave bowl and microwave on high at first for 2 minutes. Stir, then heat in 1 minute intervals checking and stirring until heated through.

How To Cook Canned Black Beans in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker)

​Using the sear function, cut the bacon into small pieces and cook bacon and onions till done. 

Mix the ingredients together as directed in the recipe below. Increase the chicken broth to 1 cup. Set the time for 1 minute on full pressure cook. Release the pressure as soon as one minute has passed. Serve hot. 

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This article originally appeared on the pages of Loaves and Dishes on July 8, 2018 and has been updated with new photos, updated text, recipe changes, equipment and more tips and tricks.

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