Black beans

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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
14 ounces dried black beans2 quarts water1/8 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon ground oregano2 teaspoons ground cumin1 green bell pepper, quartered1/2 onion, finely chopped3 tablespoons garlic, minced1/4 cup olive oil3 tablespoons cider vinegar
Directions
Rinse beans.
In a large pot, soak beans overnight in water with baking soda, oregano, cumin and green pepper.
The next day, add onion, garlic, olive oil, cider vinegar, sherry and salt to the water and cook on medium-low heat for about 3 hours or until the beans are very tender and liquid is reduced and somewhat thickened.
Make sure liquid in pot does not entirely boil away.
To prevent beans from burning, add more water when necessary.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TAMLKING.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 182.9
  • Total Fat: 7.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 51.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.6 g
  • Protein: 7.5 g

Member Reviews
  • KCPUTTYTAT
    Super yummy. Served it with brown rice. So very filling. I do wish that there was a measurement for what a serving is instead of just makes 4 servings. - 9/27/10
  • MYOWNHERO
    Delicious! - 9/5/10