Black Beans Recipe

Name: Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans (I prefer the thin beans from Oaxaca); 10 cups water; 2 medium yellow onions, halved; 5 garlic cloves, halved; 3 carrots, halved; 3 oregano sprigs; 3 cilantro sprigs; Kosher salt; Pepper; Corn tortillas, sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black beans (I prefer the thin beans from Oaxaca)
10 cups water
2 medium yellow onions, halved
5 garlic cloves, halved
3 carrots, halved
3 oregano sprigs
3 cilantro sprigs
Kosher salt
Pepper
Corn tortillas, sour cream and lime wedges, for serving

1
Rinse the beans in a colander.
2
In a large pot, bring 10 cups of water to a simmer over moderate heat.
3
Add the rinsed beans, onions, garlic, carrots, oregano, cilantro and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
4
Reduce the heat to low and simmer partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 2 hours.
5
Discard the onion halves, carrots and herb stems.
6
Season the beans with salt and pepper, and serve with tortillas, sour cream and lime wedges.

599

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound dried black beans (I prefer the thin beans from Oaxaca), 10 cups water, 2 medium yellow onions, halved, 5 garlic cloves, halved, and more.

Yes, Black Beans 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 Beans

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