Basic Black Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb dry black beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Rinse beans in a colander under running water, picking out any debris.
  2. Place rinsed beans in a heavy pot filled with 6 cups of water and soak overnight.
  3. Add bay leaf and 1/4 tsp each of cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  4. Bring just to a boil, then cover and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper (or more to taste).
  5. Makes about 6 cups of cooked beans.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

493 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19g 38% DV
Total Fat 13.2g 17% DV
Carbs 91.6g 33% DV
Fiber 23.8g 85% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9898.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1556.3mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 103.3mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 19.5mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 694mg 53% DV
Iron 32.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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