Orange-Infused Black Bean Stew with Cilantro

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A hearty, aromatic stew featuring slow-cooked black beans, zesty orange, and fresh cilantro for a vibrant Brazilian-inspired meal. This Brazilian recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs dried black beans, vegetable broth, orange for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black beans
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 orange
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 celery stalks
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 lime

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse black beans under cold water, then combine with 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 diced onion, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 3 minced garlic cloves in a pot. Add 1/4 cup orange zest and 1/2 peeled orange (cut into wedges) to the pot.
2. Step 2: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender.
3. Step 3: Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to the pot. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until flavors meld and broth thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Remove orange wedges and zest. Squeeze juice from 1 lime into the stew. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.