Beans By Barbara Recipe

Name: Beans By Barbara Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dry black beans; 1 lg. onion, minced; 2 chopped garlic cloves; 4 celery stalks; 2 carrots, coarsely minced; 2 bay leaves; 2 tbsp. fresh parsley; 1/2 tbsp. thyme; 1/2 tbsp. oregano; 1 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil; 1 ham bone or possibly smoked pork butt; 6 tbsp. dark rum or possibly 2/3 c. dry sherry

Servings: persons

1 pound dry black beans
1 lg. onion, minced
2 chopped garlic cloves
4 celery stalks
2 carrots, coarsely minced
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp. fresh parsley
1/2 tbsp. thyme
1/2 tbsp. oregano
1 teaspoon grnd cumin
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 ham bone or possibly smoked pork butt
6 tbsp. dark rum or possibly 2/3 c. dry sherry

1
Place beans in a large pot with sufficient water to cover by 1 inch.
2
Bring to boil.
3
Cook 2 min.
4
Remove from heat and let soak 1 hour.
5
Drain water form the pot and add in 6 c. of fresh water.
6
Bring to boil and simmer covered.
7
In the meantime, saute/fry all vegetables and spices in the extra virgin olive oil for 3 min; cover 20 min.
8
Add in to beans and simmer all till beans are done.
9
Add in salt and pepper to taste and the rum or possibly sherry.
10
Simmer for another 20 min.
11
Serve with pat of butter in each bowl and a plop of lowfat sour cream.

478

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dry black beans, 1 lg. onion, minced, 2 chopped garlic cloves, 4 celery stalks, and more.

Yes, Beans By Barbara Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!