Black Bean Pottage Recipe

Name: Black Bean Pottage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces dried black beans; 8 cups water; 2/3 cup olive oil; 6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped; 6 sweet peppers, seeded; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon whole dried oregano, crushed; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons dry wine; 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar; 1/2 cup onion, chopped (garnish)

Servings: persons

16 ounces dried black beans
8 cups water
2/3 cup olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
6 sweet peppers, seeded
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon whole dried oregano, crushed
2 tablespoons sugar
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons dry wine
1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 cup onion, chopped (garnish)

1
Pick over beans, discarding any shriveled ones or foreign particles.
2
Wash well and soak overnight in water, covering generously.
3
Drain beans, rinse in fresh ater and drain again.
4
Place in a large pot 8 cups water.
5
Bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat to moderate, cover, and cook for 45 minutes.
6
In a skillet, heat 2/3 cup olive oil and saute garlic, 2 onions and chili peppers for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Add to skillet 1 cup of the boiled beans and mash thoroughly to blend with rest or ingredients in the skillet.
8
Add this mixture to the pot of beans.
9
Add the salt, pepper, oregano, sugar, bay leaves and cumin.
10
Cover and boil for 1 hour on moderate heat.
11
Add wine and vinegar.
12
Cover and cook over low heat for 1 hour.
13
Uncover and cook until sauce thickens to taste.
14
Serve in individual bowls, garnishing with 1/2 cup chopped onions.

837

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces dried black beans, 8 cups water, 2/3 cup olive oil, 6 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Pottage 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.

Black Bean Pottage

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