Black Beans with Cilantro

6 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb dried black beans (2/3 cup), picked over and rinsed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 2 fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring beans, onion, cilantro sprigs, oil, and water to a boil in a 2-quart heavy pot.
  2. 2
    Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until beans are just tender, about 1 1/4 hours.
  3. 3
    Add salt and simmer, uncovered, until liquid is evaporated to just below level of beans.
  4. 4
    Season with salt and discard cilantro sprigs.

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