Multipurpose Black Bean Filling

Name: Multipurpose Black Bean Filling
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 large leeks, finely chopped (2 cups); 1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup); 1 1/2 Tbs. ground cumin; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

5 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 cup dried black beans, rinsed and drained
2 large leeks, finely chopped (2 cups)
1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 Tbs. ground cumin
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco

Directions

1

Place beans and 5 cups cold water in bowl.
2

Soak 5 hours, or overnight.
3

Drain, reserving soaking liquid.
4

Coat Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium-low heat.
5

Add leeks and bell pepper, and sprinkle with salt.
6

Cover, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7

Stir in cumin, and cook 1 minute more.
8

Add enough water to soaking liquid to make 4 cups, then add liquid and beans to leek mixture.
9

Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer 1 hour, or until beans are soft, adding water if necessary.
10

Mash some beans against side of pot to thicken.
11

Serve sprinkled with queso fresco, in tortillas, or with chips.