How To Cook Black Beans From Scratch (+ Flavor Guide!)
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
5 cups of black beans
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Calories
114 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican
How To Cook Black Beans From Scratch (+ Flavor Guide!)
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For a flavorful meal, learn how to cook black beans from scratch! No soaking required + flavor options to customize to your taste!
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Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 1 lb black beans 453 g
- 8 cups water 1.9 L
- 1 tsp salt
Optional Flavors
- 6 cloves garlic peeled and lightly smashes
- 1 white or yellow onion skin removed and halved, roots intact
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 orange rinsed and halved
Instructions
- Prep: Spread dry beans onto a clean counter or baking sheet. Pick out any stones or bad looking beans. Transfer beans to a colander and rinse.
- Cook: Combine beans, water, and optional flavors in a large pot (water should cover beans by about 3 inches, if not add more water). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Let simmer uncovered for 1 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender. If they run out of water before tenderizing, add more as needed.
- Finish: When beans are tender, mix in salt. If they are still too liquidy for your liking, spoon out some of the juice then increase the heat for a few minutes to evaporate out excess moisture, stirring often.
Notes
- Store cooked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for a few months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5cups
Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20.4g
(7%)
Protein
7.6g
(15%)
Fat
0.5g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
305mg
(9%)
Fiber
7.5g
(30%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5cups of black beans
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5cups | |
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.4g | 7% |
| Protein | 7.6g | 15% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 30% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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