Classic Seasoned Black Beans

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6 Serving(s)
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Side Dishes
Classic Seasoned Black Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried black beans, picked through
  • water
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 6 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 or 2 jalapeños, seeds and membranes removed and diced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth

Classic Seasoned Black Beans Directions

  1. Place black beans in a large stock pot and cover with at least two inches of water. Let soak overnight. Or, for a quick soak, bring stockpot to a boil, boil hard for one minute, then remove from heat, cover and let soak for an hour.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Return them to the pot. Add in all remaining ingredients.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the beans are tender. This will depend a lot on the age of your beans. Fresher beans will be ready in 45-60 minutes, older beans might take 2-3 hours. Your best bet is to start tasting around the 45 minute mark.
  4. Taste for seasoning, adding more salt if necessary, then remove beans using the slotted spoon. Eat immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Recipe notes

Recipe contributed by: Wholefully