To prepare a black beans southwestern beans and grains recipe, first you need to gather your ingredients. First, you'll need the following ingredients: Black beans: 12 cup (60 milliliters) - 1 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cumin: 2 tablespoons (0.5 tsp) coriander seed: 1/2 teaspoon paprika: 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper: Salt and pepper to taste. Cook the beans over medium-high heat until they're just tender, about 15 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Serve immediately.