Spiced Black Beans Recipe

Name: Spiced Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 large onions, chopped; 1/4 c. salad oil; 2 1/2 qt. chicken broth; 3/4 lb. dry black beans; 1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste; 6 cardamon pods, pull off pods and use seed; 2 Tbsp. mustard seed; 1 tsp. cumin seed; 1 cinnamon stick; some coriander; some dry red chili pepper; bay leaf; 1 tsp. oregano

Servings: persons

2 large onions, chopped
1/4 c. salad oil
2 1/2 qt. chicken broth
3/4 lb. dry black beans
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
6 cardamon pods, pull off pods and use seed
2 Tbsp. mustard seed
1 tsp. cumin seed
1 cinnamon stick
some coriander
some dry red chili pepper
bay leaf
1 tsp. oregano

1
In a 4 to 5-quart pan, over medium heat, cook onions in oil until limp and lightly browned, stirring often.
2
Add chicken broth, beans, tomato paste, spices and herbs.
3
Cover, bring to boil over high heat; reduce to simmer until beans mash easily, about 3 1/2 hours.
4
(Soaking beans overnight can reduce cooking time to 2 1/2 hours.)
5
Uncover and boil beans on high until reduced to about 5 1/2 cups, about 30 minutes, stirring to prevent scorching.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, chopped, 1/4 c. salad oil, 2 1/2 qt. chicken broth, 3/4 lb. dry black beans, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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.

Spiced Black Beans

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