Black Beans
This black beans recipe is easy, delicious, and you'll want to use it again and again.
Yield: 6 people
Calories: 2493kcal
Materials
- 2 cups dried black beans
- 8 cups water plus more if needed
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves finely grated
- 2 country ribs optional
Instructions
- Pour the dried black beans into a large colander. Sort through and remove any stones or debris you see.
- Rinse the beans well under cool running water.
- Transfer the beans to a large pot or Dutch oven. Pour in 8 cups of water, then add the cumin, olive oil, salt, and a few twists of black pepper, as well as your country ribs(if using).
- Bring everything to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, lower the heat and let the beans simmer uncovered.
- Start checking for doneness after 1 hour, and then every 15 minutes. Depending on the age of the beans, cooking time can range from 1 hour to 2½ hours.
- Make sure the beans stay covered with water. Add more hot water to the pot if the level gets too low.
- During the final few minutes of cooking, stir in the grated garlic.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. If you like, add chili powder, dried oregano, or more salt and pepper.
- Let the beans cool in their cooking liquid—it will thicken nicely as it sits.
- Before serving, you can stir in some lime juice, a bit of zest, or chopped cilantro for a fresh finish.
Nutrition
Calories: 2493kcal | Carbohydrates: 247g | Protein: 198g | Fat: 80g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 433mg | Sodium: 5142mg | Potassium: 7723mg | Fiber: 61g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 719mg | Iron: 27mg