HOW TO COOK BLACK BEANS
This foolproof recipe yields perfectly tender and delicious black beans. Make a pot and enjoy black beans all week! No need to soak the beans before using. Recipe yields 6 cups beans (the equivalent of 4 cans); you can freeze leftovers or cut the recipe in half.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Side dish
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- First, pick through your black beans for debris (sometimes tiny rocks can sneak in). Place the beans in a fine mesh colander or sieve and rinse very well. Pour the beans into a large Dutch oven or saucepan (4 quarts or larger in capacity).
- Add the onion, garlic, bay leaves, olive oil, salt, cumin, orange zest and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Pour in the water.
- Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat. Remove the lid and reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer. Give the beans a stir to make sure none are stuck to the bottom of the pot, and set a timer for 1 hour. Leave the pot uncovered and adjust the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer (you should see several small bubbles popping to the surface at any given moment).
- Once the timer goes off, test a couple of beans by using a fork to press them against the side of the pot. If they're easy to press through, taste a few (carefully! they're hot!) to see if they're sufficiently plump, tender and delicious.
- Otherwise, continue cooking, testing in 15 to 30 minute intervals as needed, until they're done. If you're running low on liquid, add water in 1-cup increments so the beans are covered at all time. (As mentioned in the post, if your beans are old, they can take several hours to cook and require a lot more water, and some very old beans may never cook through.)
- Once the beans are very tender and tasty, you can increase the heat a little to reduce the cooking liquid into a more gravy-like consistency, about 5 to 15 minutes (it will continue to thicken up as the beans cool).
- Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully remove the orange zest and both bay leaves. Use a fork to press the garlic against the side of the bowl to break it up. Add the cilantro, if using, and lime juice. Stir to combine. Season to taste with additional salt, if needed. Use as desired.
- Allow leftover beans to cool to room temperature before storing in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 to 5 days. You can also freeze leftover beans for several months.***
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup beans, Calories 291 calories, Sugar 2.5 g, Sodium 359 mg, Fat 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 50 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 16.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg
BASIC BLACK BEANS
Canned beans may be convenient, but these dried beans taste so much better. Black beans are so easy to make from scratch, as long as you think ahead and soak your beans for a few hours (or overnight, preferably) before cooking. Cooked beans freeze well and can be ready whenever you want them.
Provided by Cook for Your Life Staff
Categories Basics
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Rinse the beans under the tap. Put them into a bowl large enough to hold them and 4 cups of water. Cover with a plate or plastic wrap and leave to soak overnight. They should double in size.
- Drain the soaked beans, rinse, and put them into a heavy pot with onion and bay leaf. Add enough water just to cover the beans, and drizzle olive oil.
- Bring the beans to a boil. Remove any scum that forms. Boil for 10 minutes, cover and turn the heat down to low. Simmer until the beans are tender but not falling apart, 1 to 1.5 hours depending on the age of the beans.
- Remove the onion and bay leaf. Add the sea salt. Use the beans or store them in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 728
EASY HOMEMADE BLACK BEANS RECIPE FROM SCRATCH (VEGAN)
Never made homemade black beans from scratch before? Here's an easy way to add plenty of flavor to homemade black beans.
Provided by Jolinda Hackett
Categories Side Dish
Time 2h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Sort and rinse the dry black beans, removing any impurities.
- Add the beans and 2 cups of water (or broth) to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Cover, remove from heat, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain the beans and set aside.
- Saute the onions and garlic in vegetable oil until onions are soft, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the beans, remaining water (or broth), bay leaves, bouillon cube if using, oregano, hot sauce if using, salt, sugar, and balsamic vinegar.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and allow to simmer over low heat for about 30 to 45 minutes, or until the beans are done cooking.
- Give the beans an occasional stir from time to time while they are cooking. Keep in mind that once you turn off the heat and remove the pot from the heat, the beans will continue to cook a bit as they cool, so don't be tempted to overcook the beans, unless you are planning on using them for something where you want them extra soft, such as making homemade refried beans.
- Be sure to remove and discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 636 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 4 g, ServingSize about 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
HOW TO COOK BLACK BEANS FROM SCRATCH
Our favorite black beans recipe that can be made in one pot on the stove. These beans are ultra-flavorful, creamy, and taste so much better than canned. Tips for adapting our recipe for a pressure cooker is provided in the recipe below. How to know when the beans are done: How soft the beans should be depends on what you plan to do with them. For dips and spreads, cook the beans until they are very soft and you can crush them easily with your fingers or a fork. For salads, topping rice and grain bowls, and for soups, cook the beans until tender, but not falling apart.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Side Dish, Vegetarian
Time 2h5m
Yield Makes about 8 (1/2 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Add the beans, garlic cloves, onion half, and bay leaf to a large pot and cover with 3 to 4 inches of water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Uncover, stir the beans, and reduce the heat to keep the beans at a low simmer.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, at a low simmer until the beans are tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. As they cook, if you notice the beans look a little dry, add a bit more water to the pot.
- Remove the garlic cloves, onion, and bay leaf. Add the juice of half a lime and season the beans with salt. Start with 1/4 teaspoon and go from there based on your tastes.
- Serve straightaway or to make the creamy gravy that surrounds the beans in our photos, increase the heat to medium, and then simmer until the liquid around the beans has thickened and sticks to the beans. Serve with additional lime juice squeezed over the top if needed.
- Rinse the dried beans then add to a 6-quart pressure cooker (we have an Instant Pot). Add the garlic cloves, onion half, and bay leaf. Add enough water so that the beans are covered by 1 1/2 inches, but do not fill past the "max fill line." Add 1 teaspoon of neutral oil like vegetable or olive oil (this prevents the beans from foaming).
- Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes, and then allow the cooker to naturally release (you can tell when it is safe to open the cooker when the steam release valve drops). We recommend you read the user manual of your specific pressure cooker before using this method.
- Remove the onion, garlic cloves, and bay leaf, and then discard them. Add the juice of half a lime and season the beans and liquid with salt. Start with 1/4 teaspoon and go from there based on your tastes.
- Serve straightaway or to make the creamy gravy that surrounds the beans in our photos, turn the pressure cooker to SAUTE and simmer, without the lid until the liquid thickens and starts to stick to the beans. Serve with additional lime juice as needed.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/2 cup, Calories 223, Fat 0.8g, SaturatedFat 0.2g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 607mg, Carbohydrate 40.3g, Fiber 15.8g, Sugar 0.6g, Protein 14.9g
PERFECT BLACK BEANS
Get Melissa d'Arabian's Perfect Black Beans, subtly spiced with a splash of red wine and a hint of cumin, from Ten Dollar Dinners on Food Network.
Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 13h45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- The night before, soak the black beans in a large pot of water. The next day, rinse the beans, cover with 3 cups of fresh water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam. Stir in the onion and simmer 30 minutes more. Add the garlic, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in sugar and vinegar, and taste before seasoning with salt and pepper. Turn out into a large serving bowl and garnish with chopped scallions.
REFRIED BLACK BEANS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 10h5m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Drain the soaked beans and add to a pot. Cover with 2 inches cold water and add the garlic, onions, cumin, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Leave to a simmer until the beans are tender and the liquid has turned into a thick sauce, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Melt the butter in a skillet and pour in the beans. Mash the beans (leave some texture) and cook over a medium heat, 3 or 4 minutes.
BAKED BEANS FROM SCRATCH
Navy beans, molasses, and maple syrup combine to make this classic dish at home.
Provided by wkndyummychef
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 15h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Or, bring the beans and water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
- Place the beans in a large saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir the ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and chili powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
- Once the beans have simmered for 1 hour, drain, and reserve the cooking liquid. Pour the beans into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish and stir in the chopped onion and the molasses sauce. Stir in enough of the reserved cooking liquid so the sauce covers the beans by 1/4 inch.
- Cover, and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C), and cook 6 hours longer. Stir the beans after they have cooked for 3 hours. Once the beans are tender and the sauce has reduced and is sticky, remove from the oven, stir, recover, and allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, Sodium 196.1 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
SUPREMELY DELICIOUS BLACK BEANS FROM SCRATCH
My favorite way to enjoy black beans is straight out of the pot after they've simmered with this simple list of heady aromatics. So easy and truly "supremely delicious."
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories Main Course
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the beans in a colander and rinse under water. Wash well to rinse out any dirt clumps and pick out any tiny rocks or twigs you might see. Pour into a large soup pot or Dutch oven and cover with water to about 4 inches above the top of the beans. Set in a safe place and let sit for 8 hours or overnight.
- When it's time to cook the beans, discard soaking water by draining the beans in a colander. Give them a quick rinse. Return soaked beans to the pot and add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, and cloves. Add about 10 cups water, filled to about 4 inches above the top of the beans. Set over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, until the beans are tender, 30-40 minutes (longer for higher altitudes). You can tell the beans are done when you blow on them and skins peel back (I also bite into a couple just to be sure!)
- Remove from heat and stir in the salt and red wine vinegar. Remove the bay leaf, bundle of cloves, and any large bits of onion and garlic you can find.
- Scoop them up with a slotted spoon to serve immediately or let then cool then spoon drained beans into airtight zipper bags to freeze for later. They also keep in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 135 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 584 mg, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 8 g
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