Description
This black beans recipe is simple, nutritious, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black beans
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the black beans and soak them overnight.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a pot with water.
- Add onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.
- Stir in olive oil before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker option, use canned black beans.
- Adjust spices according to taste.
- These beans make a great side dish or can be used in various recipes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 227
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg