Black Beans Recipe

Name: Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb black beans, rinsed and picked through; 4 cups water; 3 cups homemade chicken broth; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch; 4 bay leaves; 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths; 5 -6 garlic cloves, peeled; 3 -4 sprigs oregano, woody stems removed; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 12 ounces bacon, cut into matchstick-size pieces; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Servings: persons

1 lb black beans, rinsed and picked through
4 cups water
3 cups homemade chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch
4 bay leaves
1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
5 -6 garlic cloves, peeled
3 -4 sprigs oregano, woody stems removed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 12 ounces bacon, cut into matchstick-size pieces
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1
Soak beans in water overnight.
2
Heat oven to 400 degrees and adjust a rack to center position.
3
Place beans, soaking water, chicken broth, teaspoon salt and bay leaves in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
4
Lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until beans are tender, about 40 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, place pepper, onion, scallions, garlic and both oreganos in a baking dish.
6
Toss with oil and pinch of salt.
7
Cover with aluminum foil, place tin the oven and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
8
Uncover and cook an aditional 10 minutes to allow the vegetables to brown slightly.
9
Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until brown and crisp.
10
Place the roasted vegetables, bacon, 1 cup of cooked beans and 2 cups cooking liquid in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade.
11
Process until a smooth puree, about 1 minute.
12
Add puree back to the pot along with the vinegar and stir.
13
Taste for seasoning, adding salt as needed.
14
For the very best beans, refrigerate for 24 hours and gently reheat before serving.
15
If you cannot wait, you may serve the beans immediately!

1021

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb black beans, rinsed and picked through, 4 cups water, 3 cups homemade chicken broth, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus a generous pinch, and more.

Yes, Black Beans falls under the Soups & Stews 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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