Black Bean Recipes

How to Cook Black Beans

Learn how to cook black beans from scratch! Creamy and flavorful, they’re a delicious side dish or component in black bean recipes like tacos and enchiladas.

Prep: 10min

Ingredients:

• 2 cups dried black beans
• 8 cups water (more as needed)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (3-inch) piece of kombu (rinsed, optional (see note))
• 3 garlic cloves (grated)
• Chili powder
• Mexican oregano
• Lime juice and zest
• Chopped cilantro

Instruction:

1. Place the beans in a large colander and sort through them to remove and discard any stones or debris.
2. Rinse the beans and transfer them to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the water, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, add the kombu, if using, and simmer, uncovered, until the beans are tender. I like to check mine starting at 1 hour, and every 15 minutes after that. Depending on your freshness of your beans, it could take up to 2½ hours. Add more liquid to the pot, as needed, to keep your beans submerged.
3. Remove the kombu and add the garlic during the last few minutes of cooking.
4. Season the beans as you like, adding chili powder, oregano, and more salt and pepper, if desired. Let the beans cool in the cooking liquid (I like how it gets nice and thick). Just before serving, stir in lime juice, zest, and cilantro, if desired.

The Best Vegan Black Beans (with Recipes)

This vegan black beans recipe uses dry beans and is easily made on the stove, in the instant pot or in a crock pot. The flavor is unreal!

Prep: 5min

Total: 65min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 312 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 1 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 448 mg, Fiber 13 g, Sugar 5 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 pound dried black beans (, about 2 cups (soak overnight, see note))
• 1 cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup chopped red pepper
• 4 garlic cloves (, finely chopped)
• Drizzle of oil or broth to sauté
• 4-5 cups broth ((see note))
• ½ cup red wine (, sub more broth if you don’t have or want)
• 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• Only use 3 cups broth
• Up broth to 5-6 cups

Instruction:

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How to Make Restaurant-Style Mexican Black Beans

FAQ

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What pairs well with black beans?

• Corn and Avocado Salad.
• Steamed Rice.
• Garlic Roasted Vegetables.
• Spicy Meatballs.
• Chicken Soup with Kale.
• Avocado Salsa.
• Pork Tacos with Black Beans.

Are canned black beans healthy?