Black Beans Recipe (From Scratch)
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/31ebb03c-3a0c-4267-85e7-8201e5b0cf2b
Original source: https://www.feastingathome.com/black-beans-recipe/
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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!
Yield: 6
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT1H15M
Total time: PT1H30M

Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried black beans (about 2 ¼ cups)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, more for drizzling
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 cups of water
- Garnishes- lime, cilantro, jalapeno or chili flakes or cayenne

Instructions
1. black beans and remove any debris.
2. 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.
3. Bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes.
4. 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.
5. Or keep them in the cooking liquid.
6. Squeeze with lime juice, adjust salt and lime to taste, and drizzle with a little olive oil.