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Black Beans

Prep Time1 day
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time10 days 1 minute
Servings: 6
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces (2 cups) dried black beans
  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, optional

Instructions

  • The night before you want to cook the beans (about 8-12 hours prior to cooking), cover the beans with water and soak them overnight (this reduces the cooking time of the beans). * If you don’t soak the beans overnight, just double the cooking time in step #5 and keep tasting until the beans are tender.
  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium sized saucepan.
  • Add the onions and cook for 4-5 minutes or until translucent.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add the bay leaf, black beans, water and salt (if desired). Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
  • Serve.
  • *Allow to cool, place in appropriate tupperware or ziploc bag, label and freeze up to 4 months. When ready, defrost in a pot over low-medium heat or allow to defrost in fridge for 24-48 hours.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 610mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 3g