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Easy Black Beans

Super Easy Black Beans that will change your mind about buying canned ever again!
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Prep Time 6 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Cups
Course: prep, sides
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Dried Black Beans
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves peeled and smashed
  • ¼ Red or Yellow Onion diced, optional
  • Salt to taste
  • 6-8 cups Water

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or bowl, add dry beans and cover with 6-8 cups of water. Allow to soak overnight or at least 6 hours. Strain.
  2. Add soaked and drained beans to a large pot and cover with 6-8 cups of water. Add garlic, red onions, and salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 60-90 minutes or until beans can easily be smashed with a fork.
  3. Once beans are cooked, smash garlic with a fork and stir. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or separate into 2 cup portions and freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Feel free to double the recipe and freeze the beans in 2 cup portions for later.
If you don't have fresh garlic, you can use garlic powder instead. I recommend 1 Tbsp of garlic powder for 1 lb of dried Black Beans.