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Homemade Black Beans

10 h 20 minServes 6Nutri-Score A€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • dried black beans (rinsed and picked over)Pantry500 g
  • onion (peeled, halved)Produce1 piece
  • garlic cloves (peeled)Produce4 pieces
  • bay leafSpices1 piece
  • water (for soaking and simmering)Other2 litres
  • saltSpices8 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • dried oreganoSpices2 g
  • nutritional yeastPantry10 g
  • cream cheese (for serving)Dairy60 g
  • feta (crumbled, for serving)Dairy50 g

per serving

Nutrition

323kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
19 g
Fat
4 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Colander
  • Stockpot
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Rinse and check the beans

    • Rinse the dried beans well under cold water.
    • Pick through them and remove any stones or damaged beans.
    Step 1
  2. Soak overnight

    • Cover the beans with plenty of water in a bowl.
    • Refrigerate and let soak overnight.
    Step 2
  3. Simmer until tender

    • Drain the soaked beans and transfer them to a pot with fresh water.
    • Add the onion, garlic cloves and bay leaf.
    • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until tender.
    Step 3
  4. Season the beans

    • Season with salt, pepper, oregano and nutritional yeast.
    • Stir and let the beans cool, then refrigerate for a few hours.
    Step 4
  5. Serve

    • Serve the beans topped with cream cheese and crumbled feta.
    Step 5