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Crock Pot Black Beans
Make tender Crock Pot Black Beans in your slow cooker! All the tips to ensure your dried black beans are cooked and seasoned to perfection.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 142 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ lb dried black beans 225g
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 cups vegetable broth 700ml
- 1 cups water 235 ml
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder optional
- chopped parsley or cilantro/coriander
Instructions
- Rinse the black beans, finely dice the onions and mince the garlic. Add them all to the slow cooker, along with all other ingredients and stir.
- Cook the black beans on HIGH for 3 ½ hours or on LOW for 6 hours, or until the beans are soft and tender.
- Remove the bay leaves and serve. If you want to, season them with a little salt and pepper. Great as a tasty side dish or taco filling.
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Notes
- Be sure to chop the onions small, so there aren't big chunks in the finished dish.
- You don't have to pre-soak your beans for this recipe.
- Switch up the seasonings to your liking.
- Rinsing the dried black beans is important for removing any dirt.
- Like them spicy? Add some cayenne powder, chopped jalapenos or chili powder to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
478mg
(20%)
Potassium
592mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
398IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 478mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 398IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.