How to Cook Black Beans
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins
Total Time 2 hours hrs
Servings 5 cups
Calories 94 kcal
- 1 pound black beans sorted
- 1 onion quartered, optional
- 4 cloves garlic crushed, optional
- 2 bay leaves optional
- Salt to taste
To make black beans on the stove:
In a large pot, pour in dried black beans and cover with at least 4 inches of water. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves if using.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour 30 minutes
To make black beans in an instant pot:
Pour beans into Instant Pot, cover with at least 4 inches of water. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves if using.
Cover beans and set to Manual for 21 minutes. Allow beans to natural release.
To make black beans in a crock pot:
Pour beans into crock pot and cover with at water, about 5 1/2 cups. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaves if using.
Cover beans and cook on HIGH 3 1/2 hours, or LOW for 5 to 6 hours.
Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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