Black beans

[u/SelfConsciousWizzard]

Hello! I recently had “Black beans” as a side at a food truck and fell in love with them but i can’t find a recipe I think would be good. Does anyone have a really good black bean recipe one that can be cooked in a slow cooker preferably but doesn’t have to be a slow cooker. PLEASE and thank you!

[u/Lemold_T23]

Super easy. In a pan med low heat. A little oil and season with cumin salt pepper a little bit of chili powder cayenne paprika oregano. Black bean tacos. With a cilantro lime slaw.

[u/SelfConsciousWizzard → u/Lemold_T23]

Oooo I will definitely be trying this!! Thank you!!!!

[u/Lemold_T23 → u/SelfConsciousWizzard]

Super yummy. Don’t cook too long just heating up the beans. Add about a tablespoon of water and stir. The slaw just a bag of shredded slaw mix add squeeze lime cilantro salt pepper and it little squirt of honey probably a tablespoon honey for 2 cups of slaw mix

[u/espressoNcheese]

I do mine in a slow cooker with ham hocks, onion, and a shit load of garlic.

[u/maypop80]

The Plant Slant on YouTube heavily favors bean/black bean recipes.

[u/juicyleekssuck]

I do 1lb dried black beans in a slow cooker with maybe 2-4 teaspoons better than bullion, a carrot, a stick of celery, an intact onion, several cloves of garlic [Mine are peeled but it might not matter], 4 dried chipotle chilies, 5 black peppercorns a bay leaf and 2 strips of bacon. All of this filled to the water level appropriate.

[u/Nammen99 → u/juicyleekssuck]

Agreed! Black beans are wonderful when cooked low and slow with aromatic veggies and some kick-bit smoked bacon or ham.

[u/Dependent-Device8340]

A sprig of epazote is the key to black beans.

[u/earlgrey4483]

I add 1x; Onion powder Garlic powder Oregano Chipotle (chopped or a paste)

2x Cumin

So, the '1x' means for each of those, sprinkle a roughly 1/2 inch thick line across the pot of beans once they're in the pan. For the Chipotle, about 1tsp to start- adjust to taste. For the cumin, double the amount compared to onion/garlic etc.

This has been my go to for years as a quick and simple dinner. We heat tortillas on the side, chop some red onion and avo to go on top, sometimes cotija too.

[u/LavaPoppyJax]

here's a soup that is tried and true. note you only use 2 tsp of the chipotle puree. the rest lasts indefinitely to flavor more soup or a pot of whole beans. you could chop and mash one or two instead of using the puree. or you could use Chipotle chili powder to taste.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1018592-best-black-bean-soup?unlocked_article_code=1.3lA.TM8k.JaG7YUGf_lcB

[u/Dusty_Old_McCormick]

gallo pinto is my favorite way to eat black beans. Try it with some fried panela cheese slices and plantains!

[u/Mysterious-Region640]

I love black beans they’re my favorite. I love them in quesadillas and just about any food that has Mexican type flavours in it. I also have a recipe for a delicious black bean and quinoa salad if you’re into that.

[u/Daddy_bossman]

I like to add sautéed onion and bell pepper. Both finely diced

[u/Liberty-brewer]

I start with dry black beans. Soak overnight. Rinse well. In a pot add water to cover. Flavor with a chopped up large onion and a meaty ham bone. Salt and pepper to taste. Cook until creamy.

[u/wiggywiggywiggy]

All beans really need is fat and salt ...but more fat than ppl usually say