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The Best Black Beans

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Enjoy these as a side dish for Latin cuisines or by themselves!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Equipment

  • stock pot
  • colander

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lb dry black beans
  • 1 medium onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Rinse beans under cold water and sort through them removing any debris you can find. 
  • Place beans in a stock pot and cover with 4” of water. Add bay leaves, onion, and garlic. Bring to a boil and then drop the heat to a gentle simmer. Let simmer for 2-4 hours stirring occasionally. If the beans are not covered in water at any point, add more water. 
  • Once the beans are tender, bay leaves, garlic and onion. Stir in remaining ingredients. Salt and pepper to taste. 
Keyword beans, black beans, Mexican, mexican food, side dish