Trejo's Basic Black Beans

6 steps

Prep:3hCook:3h

A simple black bean recipe to use as you like in burritos, bowls, and so on.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 05:35:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories158 kcal (8%)

Total Fat3 g (4%)

Carbs25.3 g (10%)

Sugars1.3 g (1%)

Protein8.4 g (17%)

Sodium73.3 mg (4%)

Fiber6.4 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

12 servings

1 pounddried black beans

2 tablespoonsolive oil

pure

0.5white onion

medium, or yellow, chopped

0.5jalapeno

1dried chile de arbol

2 teaspoonsground cumin

1 teaspoondried oregano

0.5cinnamon stick

about 1 inch long

1dried bay leaf

kosher salt

1 teaspoonblack pepper

freshly ground, plus extra to taste

1carrot

medium, chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Put dried beans in large bowl. Add tepid water to cover by at least 2 inches. Soak at room temperature at least 3 hours, or as long as overnight.

Bowl

Step 2

In a large pot, heat the oil until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add the onions, carrots, celery, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetable are soft (not browned).

Step 4

Drain the beans. Add them to the pot along with the chile and seasonings. Add cold water to cover by at least 2 inches.

Step 5

Turn heat to high. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to med-low. Simmer 45 minutes to 1 hour, until beans are tender, adding water as necessary.

Step 6

Taste; adjust seasonings. Remove chile de arbol, bay leaf, and cinnamon stick before serving. Can be refrigerated up to 3 days.

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