Flavorful Homemade Black Beans
Learn how to transform simple dry black beans into a delicious and flavorful side dish. Prepared with a blend of spices, these homemade black beans are both budget-friendly and mouth-wateringly tasty. Perfect for adding depth and character to any meal, these beans are a pantry staple you’ll want to make again and again.
6
Servings
97
Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
dry black beans
1 lb (rinsed and sorted)
water
6 cups (for soaking and cooking)
salt
1 teaspoon (for seasoning)
ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon (for seasoning)
cumin
1/4 teaspoon (ground)
onion powder
1/4 teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
bay leaf
1 (whole)
Instructions
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1. Begin by placing the dried black beans in a colander and rinsing them thoroughly under cold running water, removing any stones or debris.
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2. Transfer the cleaned beans to a large, heavy-bottomed pot and pour in the 6 cups of water, ensuring that the beans are submerged. Cover the pot and let them soak overnight to rehydrate.
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3. After soaking, add the bay leaf, cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder to the pot with the beans and water.
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4. Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the water to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a low simmer, cover the pot, and let the beans cook for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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5. Test beans for tenderness; they should be soft but not mushy. Once tender, stir in the salt and ground black pepper to taste.
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6. Remove the bay leaf before serving or storing.
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7. These flavorful beans are now ready to serve as a side dish or as a base for other recipes. They make approximately 6 cups of cooked beans.
Nutrition Information
0.3g
Fat
17.3g
Carbs
6.3g
Protein
7g
Fiber
393mg
Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main ingredient in Flavorful Homemade Black Beans?
The main ingredient is 1 lb of dry black beans, which should be rinsed and sorted.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe provides 6 servings.
How much water is required for this recipe?
You will need 6 cups of water for soaking and cooking the beans.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 97 calories.
How long should the black beans soak?
The beans should be covered and left to soak overnight to rehydrate.
What is the total cooking time for the beans?
The beans should simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours after coming to a boil.
How much protein is in each serving?
Each serving contains 6.3g of protein.
What spices are used to flavor these beans?
The beans are flavored with bay leaf, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground black pepper.
Is this recipe high in fiber?
Yes, each serving contains 7g of fiber.
How much sodium is in one serving of these beans?
There is 393mg of sodium per serving.
What is the fat content of this dish?
The fat content is very low, at 0.3g per serving.
What should I do before cooking the dried beans?
Place them in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water to remove stones or debris.
When should I add the salt and pepper?
Stir in the salt and ground black pepper to taste once the beans have reached the desired tenderness.
Do I need to keep the pot covered while simmering?
Yes, cover the pot after reducing the heat to a low simmer.
How many cups of cooked beans does this recipe make?
This recipe makes approximately 6 cups of cooked beans.
What type of pot is best for cooking these beans?
A large, heavy-bottomed pot is recommended for even cooking.
What is the suggested amount of ground cumin?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin.
How much garlic powder is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Should the bay leaf be eaten?
No, you should remove the bay leaf before serving or storing the beans.
What is the texture of the beans when they are finished?
The beans should be soft but not mushy.
Can these beans be used in other recipes?
Yes, they can serve as a side dish or as a base for many other recipes.
Is this a budget-friendly recipe?
Yes, using dry beans makes this a budget-friendly and pantry-staple meal.
How much onion powder is required?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder.
What is the carbohydrate content per serving?
There are 17.3g of carbohydrates per serving.
How much salt is recommended for seasoning?
The recipe suggests 1 teaspoon of salt.
How much ground black pepper is used?
The recipe suggests 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
What heat level should I use to bring the water to a boil?
Use medium-high heat to bring the pot to a gentle boil.
Are there any sugars in this recipe?
The nutritional data indicates no sugar content for this recipe.
Is there any cholesterol in these black beans?
The nutritional data indicates there is no cholesterol in this dish.
How often should I stir the beans while they cook?
You should stir the beans occasionally to ensure they cook evenly.