Sassy Beans

Give your weeknight dinners a bold upgrade with "Sassy Beans," a vibrant and flavorful recipe that combines hearty black beans and kidney beans in a smoky, spiced tomato broth. Infused with layers of flavor from smoked paprika, cumin, and a touch of cayenne pepper, this quick and easy dish is balanced with the sweetness of brown sugar and a tangy kick from apple cider vinegar. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings and versatile enough to serve over rice, with cornbread, or as a taco filling. Packed with plant-based protein, it’s a satisfying, crowd-pleasing meal that’s both healthy and delicious. Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra pop of freshness and color!

Nutriscore Rating: 91/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until softened and translucent.

Step 3

Stir in minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and vegetable broth to the pan. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Mix in brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or cayenne pepper as desired.

Step 7

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. Pair with rice, cornbread, or as a filling for tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1718.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1566.3

Total Fat 36.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1817.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 239.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 75.6g	0%
Total Sugars 21.9g
Protein 79.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 518.4mg	0%
Iron 24.9mg	0%
Potassium 4110.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.2%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 59.9%