Basic Black Beans
Ingredients
Instructions
- Rinse beans in a colander under running water, picking out any debris.
- Place rinsed beans in a heavy pot filled with 6 cups of water and soak overnight.
- Add bay leaf and 1/4 tsp each of cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- 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).
- Makes about 6 cups of cooked beans.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
493
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).