How to Cook Black Beans (Stovetop Method)
Yield: 4 servings
Calories: 165kcal
Learn how to cook black beans like a pro! For tender and creamy legumes, just follow these easy cooking tips on how to soak and finish on the stovetop.
Ingredients
- 8 cups (1.9 L) cold water
- 1 ½ tablespoons (26 g) kosher salt
- 1 cup (200 g) dried black beans
- 4 cups (0.9 L) water
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) kosher salt
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Pick over and discard any broken dried beans.
- Add dried black beans to a colander and rinse with water.
- In a large bowl add 8 cups water and 1 ½ tablespoons salt, stir to dissolve.
- Add the washed beans and allow to soak a minimum of 8 to 24 hours at room temperature.
- Alternatively, the beans can be quick-soaked. Bring the water, salt, and beans to a boil for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and cover the beans for 1 hour of soaking.
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans.
- In a large pot add the soaked beans, 4 cups of water and 1 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low.
- Gently cook beans over low heat until tender, 60 to 90 minutes.
- Drain and serve black beans warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 719mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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