EASY Slow Cooker Black Beans

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    5 hrs 35 mins

  • Servings

    10 servings

  • Calories

    183 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

EASY Slow Cooker Black Beans

These Black Beans are made with a special blend of herbs and spices to create an amazingly flavorful dish. Use them as a main dish, a side dish, or freeze them for later!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound black beans unsoaked, dried
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 8 cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • salt to taste

Garnish (optional)

  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse the beans and discard any undesirable beans or debris.
  2. Place the beans in a slow cooker with the onion, garlic, broth, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and vegetable oil.
  3. Cook on high for 5-6 hours. 30 minutes before you are done cooking, remove the lid and add the apple cider vinegar and stir, then return to finish cooking.
  4. Once done, the beans should be soft. Season to taste with salt and garnish with cilantro if desired.

Notes

  • For the best flavor, this meal can be frozen for up to 6 months.
  • Prepare recipe as directed
  • Allow beans to cool to room temperature
  • Separate into portions and package in a freezer bag or freezer friendly container.
  • Freeze.
  • Frozen black beans can be reheated on the stove top, or in the microwave.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cup Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 520mg (22%) Potassium 815mg (17%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 520mg 22%
Potassium 815mg 17%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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