Quick Black Beans Recipe

Name: Quick Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed (see Notes); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium Spanish onion, diced; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons chile powder; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon dried sweet basil; Kosher Salt

Servings: persons

1 pound dried black beans, picked over and rinsed (see Notes)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium Spanish onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons chile powder
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried sweet basil
Kosher Salt

1
Soak the beans overnight in a large bowl or pot with enough room and water to allow the beans to double in size.
2
Drain the beans in a colander and rinse well.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
4
Add the onion and garlic and saute until the onion is soft and translucent, about 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the cumin, oregano, and chile powder.
6
Stir to combine and simmer for about 1 minute.
7
Add the beans, 8 cups cold water, the bay leaves and basil.
8
Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat so that the mixture simmers.
9
Cover partially and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
10
Add water as needed to maintain the water level 1/2-inch above the beans.
11
Season with salt and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.
12
Remove and discard the bay leaves before serving.

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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, picked over and rinsed (see Notes), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium Spanish onion, diced, 5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Quick 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.

Quick Black Beans

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