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Black Beans Recipe

A simple and nutritious black beans recipe that is perfect as a side dish or a main course.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican
Calories: 227

Ingredients
  

Beans
  • 1 cup dried black beans soaked overnight
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Method
 

Cooking the Beans
  1. Rinse the soaked black beans in a colander and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cumin, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the rinsed black beans and water to the saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 1gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 13gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 20mg

Notes

For a spicier version, add chopped jalapeños or chili powder during cooking.

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