Black Bean Pottage Recipe

Name: Black Bean Pottage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed well; 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced; 1/2 large white onion, diced; 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed with the back of knife; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 dried bay leaf; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced; 1/2 large white onion, diced; 3 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup green olives stuffed with pimientos, thinly sliced; 1 dried bay leaf; 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black beans, rinsed well
1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1/2 large white onion, diced
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed with the back of knife
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 dried bay leaf
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1/2 large white onion, diced
3 large garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup green olives stuffed with pimientos, thinly sliced
1 dried bay leaf
1 to 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

1
Soak the beans overnight in a 6-quart heavy pot with 10 cups of water.
2
Add the next five ingredients to the beans and bring to a boil in the same soaking water.
3
Lower the heat to medium and simmer the beans until just tender, checking regularly and skimming the foam that forms on the top, 45 to 60 minutes.
4
In the meantime, prepare the sofrito.
5
Warm the olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the green pepper, onion, and garlic and saute until the onion is soft and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes.
7
Add the salt, black pepper, oregano, and cumin and cook an additional 2 minutes.
8
Add the sofrito to the pot with the beans.
9
Stir in the wine, olives, and bay leaf.
10
Bring the beans to a fast simmer over medium heat.
11
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
12
Stir frequently, until the broth has thickened and the beans are completely cooked through.
13
Add the vinegar, salt, and black pepper to taste.
14
Remove the beans from the heat and add the sugar if using.

615

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black beans, rinsed well, 1 large green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and diced, 1/2 large white onion, diced, 4 large garlic cloves, peeled and lightly crushed with the back of knife, 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.

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Black Bean Pottage

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Variations & substitutions

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