Name: Spicy Black Beans
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 2 1/2 cups dried black beans; 1 yellow onion, diced; 6 cups water; 2 cloves garlic; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 Tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons salt

Spicy Black Beans

December 18, 2021

by Shari

Cuisine Gluten-Free

Category Beans and Rice Breakfast Cold Lunches Dinner Gluten-Free Lunches Main Dishes Posts Side Dishes Simple Fare Supper Vegetarian

Notes

This recipe can also be made in a crock pot. Turn the crock pot to high and add the beans and onions. Cook until the onions are translucent. Add the remaining ingredients and cook 3 to 4 hours on high or until the beans are tender. Remove the bay leaves before serving.

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 1/2 cups dried black beans
1 yellow onion, diced
6 cups water
2 cloves garlic
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 Tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

Clean and rinse beans and place them in a large bowl. Cover with at least 2 inches of water. Allow them to soak for 12 to 24 hours.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet and saute the soaked beans and onion together until the onion is translucent.
Add water, lime juice, salt, and spices.
Bring beans to a boil then turn the heat down to low and simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until tender. Cooking time will vary, the older the beans the longer it will take to cook.
Remove the bay leaves before serving.
These are delicious as a side dish or in a burrito or burrito bowl.

Spicy Black Beans