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Black Beans from Scratch
2 h 45 minServes 8Nutri-Score A€
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2 h 45 min
2 h 45 minBlack Beans from Scratch
what you need
Ingredients
dried black beans (rinsed, stones removed)Pantry500 g
water (enough to fill the pot)Other2.5 litres
onion (whole, for boiling)Produce1 piece
garlic (cloves, for boiling)Produce4 pieces
bay leavesSpices2 pieces
bell peppers (any color, blended)Produce3 pieces- white onion (diced)Produce1 piece
- garlic (cloves, minced)Produce4 pieces
tomato pastePantry30 g- chicken bouillon (small scoops; vegetable bouillon for vegetarian)Pantry2 pieces
oil (for sautéing)Pantry30 ml
per serving
Nutrition
246kcal
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Proteins
- 14 g
- Fat
- 3 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Stockpot
Blender
Frying pan
wooden spoon
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Wash and start the beans
- Rinse the beans well and remove any stones.
- Put the beans in a pot and fill with water to the top.
- Add the onion, garlic cloves and bay leaves.
- Step 2
Boil the beans
- Bring to a boil, then keep boiling until the beans are tender.
- Add more water if the level gets too low.
- Step 3
Prepare the sofrito
- Blend the bell peppers into a purée.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic.
- Add the blended peppers and cook them in.
- Step 4
Combine and simmer
- Add the sofrito to the pot of beans and stir evenly.
- Stir in the tomato paste and the bouillon.
- Simmer on low so all the flavors combine.
- Step 5
Adjust the texture
- Take a cup of the beans, blend it, and stir it back into the pot for a thicker, partly mashed texture.
most cooked first