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Black Beans

A nutritious and versatile legume, black beans are rich in protein and fiber, making them a great addition to various dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Latin American, Vegetarian
Calories: 227
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 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

Method
 

Cooking Black Beans
  1. Rinse the soaked black beans under cold water and drain.
  2. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add the rinsed black beans, water, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 60 minutes or until beans are tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 0.9gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 611mgFiber: 15gSugar: 0.6gCalcium: 46mgIron: 2.2mg

Notes

Black beans can be used in salads, tacos, or as a side dish. They can also be mashed for bean dips.

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