Name: Black Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h 20 min
Total time: 7 h 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup finely diced yellow onion; 1 finely diced red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper; 1 pound dried black beans; 3 cups water; 3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock; 2 heaping tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional); Fresh lime juice (optional)

Description

This black beans recipe is bursting with flavor, featuring tender beans cooked with savory spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a quick dinner or a healthy meal any day!

Ingredients

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1 cup finely diced yellow onion
1 finely diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper
1 pound dried black beans
3 cups water
3 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
2 heaping tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 bay leaf
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro (optional)
Fresh lime juice (optional)

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Instructions

Finely dice the onion and red bell pepper, or chop roughly and pulse in a food processor with garlic until finely chopped.
In a large cast-iron pan, heat olive oil over high heat. Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7–9 minutes. Add the spices and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer to the Instant Pot or slow cooker.
Rinse the dried black beans and remove any debris. Add to the cooker along with water, stock, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook: For slow cooker, cover and cook on high for 7–9 hours until beans are tender. For Instant Pot, seal the lid and set to Manual (High Pressure) for 45 minutes, allowing for a natural release for 25 minutes afterwards.
After cooking, taste and adjust salt as needed. Remove the chipotle peppers and bay leaf. Stir in cilantro and squeeze fresh lime juice over the beans, if desired.
Serve using a slotted spoon as a side dish or incorporate into other recipes. The flavor develops as they sit, and they can be refrigerated in their cooking liquid.

Notes

For a spicier dish, add more chipotle peppers to taste.
These beans can be made ahead and taste even better the next day!
Store leftovers in their cooking liquid to prevent drying out.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 15g
Protein: 19g
Cholesterol: 0mg