Name: Arzolas Fajitas + Margaritas Half-Smashed Black Beans Recipe
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups Canned black beans; 2 tablespoons Chile adobo sauce; 1 tablespoon Agave syrup; 2 tablespoons Lime juice; 0.5 teaspoon Salt; 0.5 cups Queso Cotija; 0.25 cups Fresh cilantro

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Open the canned black beans, pour them into a colander, and rinse under cold water to remove excess sodium. Let them drain completely.

Rinse and Drain Beans

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, chile adobo sauce, agave syrup, lime juice, and salt. Gently mix until well incorporated.

Combine Ingredients

Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and heat over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.

Heat the Beans

Using a potato masher or fork, mash the beans lightly, leaving some whole for texture. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Mash the Beans

Spoon the half-smashed black beans onto a serving plate or bowl.

Plate the Dish

Sprinkle the Queso Cotija and fresh cilantro on top of the beans before serving.

Add Toppings

Canned black beans

Chile adobo sauce

Agave syrup

Lime juice

Salt

Queso Cotija

Fresh cilantro

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Make Half-Smashed Black Beans Recipe in just 20m. With chile adobo, agave, lime and queso cotija.

Half-smashed Black Beans Recipe

Ingredients

Beans

Topping

Method

Preparation

Rinse and Drain Beans

Combine Ingredients

Cooking

Heat the Beans

Mash the Beans

Serving

Plate the Dish

Add Toppings

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