Basic Black Beans

Name: Basic Black Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb dry black beans; 6 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 bay leaf

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 lb dry black beans
6 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bay leaf

Directions

1

Rinse beans in a colander under running water, picking out any debris.
2

Place rinsed beans in a heavy pot filled with 6 cups of water and soak overnight.
3

Add bay leaf and 1/4 tsp each of cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder.
4

Bring just to a boil, then cover and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper (or more to taste).
5

Makes about 6 cups of cooked beans.