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Traditional Black Beans Recipe

Inspired by XOCO
Time1h 30m
Serves4

A side of traditional black beans.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

1

Prepare the Beans

Rinse the black beans under cold water and sort through them to remove any debris. Soak the beans in water overnight or for at least 6 hours.

2

Cook the Aromatics

In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

3

Combine Ingredients

Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Add the beans to the pot along with the water, bay leaf, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

4

Simmer the Beans

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the beans are tender.

5

Finish and Serve

Remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm as a side dish.