{"id":"31ebb03c-3a0c-4267-85e7-8201e5b0cf2b","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/31ebb03c-3a0c-4267-85e7-8201e5b0cf2b","source_url":"https://www.feastingathome.com/black-beans-recipe/","title":"Black Beans Recipe (From Scratch)","description":"Learn how to cook dry black beans from scratch. This black beans recipe is easy to make and full of flavor, resulting in a creamy interior while holding its structure and shape. A healthy side dish or perfect to use in salads, Buddha bowls, enchiladas, tacos, soups, and more!","servings":6,"servings_text":"6","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT1H15M","total_time":"PT1H30M","image_url":"https://www.feastingathome.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Black-Bean-Recipe-11-225x225.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 lb. dried black beans (about 2 ¼ cups)","item":"dried black beans","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"about 2 1/4 cups"},{"text":"2 teaspoons olive oil, more for drizzling","item":"olive oil, more for drizzling","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup onion, diced","item":"onion","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"4 garlic cloves, chopped","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":4,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"2 ½ teaspoons salt","item":"salt","quantity":2.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon oregano","item":"oregano","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon chili powder","item":"chili powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon black pepper","item":"black pepper","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"8 cups of water","item":"water","quantity":8,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Garnishes- lime, cilantro, jalapeno or chili flakes or cayenne","item":"Garnishes- lime, cilantro, jalapeno or chili flakes or cayenne"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"black beans and remove any debris."},{"number":2,"text":"Heat oil in a Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic, 3-4 minutes, stirring until fragrant. Add the spices, black beans, water, and salt, and give a good stir."},{"number":3,"text":"Bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer gently until tender, yet still holding their shape, 1 to 2 hours. Check at 1 hour, then every 20 minutes."},{"number":5,"text":"Or keep them in the cooking liquid."},{"number":6,"text":"Squeeze with lime juice, adjust salt and lime to taste, and drizzle with a little olive oil."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:49:46.753987+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:49:46.753987+00:00"}