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Easy Crockpot Black Beans
5 from 96 votes

Easy Crockpot Black Beans

This Easy Crockpot Black Beans recipe uses dried black beans cooked slowly in water, optionally with onion, garlic, and seasonings. The long, unattended cooking yields tender beans with a soft texture. The dish serves as a fundamental base for various meals or as a standalone side, providing comforting and simply prepared legumes without extensive hands-on time.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 30 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound black beans rinse and sort, dried, in a bag
  • 6 cups water
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
  • 1-2 cups onion white, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Grab a one-pound bag of black beans.
  2. Rinse with water and pluck out any broken ones.
  3. Pour into your slow cooker and add 6 cups water and any extras you'd like to add to season the beans.
  4. Turn on to HIGH and set a timer for 3.5 hours.
  5. Now walk away! Your beans will be perfectly cooked in anywhere from 3.5-4 hours. (Though it will take a little longer if you live at a high altitude.)  I check mine at the 3.5 hour mark and try one to see if they're tender enough.  If they're still hard, set your timer for an extra 30 minutes and curl up with a book or catch up on that pile-o-laundry!

Notes

  • Rinse and sort dried beans, removing any damaged ones before cooking.
  • Optional additions like onion and garlic enhance flavor during slow cooking.
  • Cook on high in a slow cooker for approximately 3.5 to 4 hours; check tenderness and extend time if needed.
  • Cooking times may increase at high altitudes.
  • Cooked beans can be used in various recipes or served as a side dish.
  • Nutritional info estimates one serving as half a cup of cooked beans.

Nutrition Information

Calories 147kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 9g (18%) Sodium 9mg (0%) Potassium 640mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Vitamin A 5IU (0%) Calcium 57mg (6%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147

% Daily Value*

Calories 147kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 9g 18%
Sodium 9mg 0%
Potassium 640mg 14%
Fiber 6g 24%
Vitamin A 5IU 0%
Calcium 57mg 6%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.