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Slow Cooker Black Beans

Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Cooking Method Slow Cooker
Condition Chronic Kidney Disease, Dairy Free, Diabetes, Gluten Free, Heart Health, Low Sodium, Nut Free, PCOS, Vegetarian
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb black beans dried
  • 3 cups water or soaking liquid
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 bay leaf dried
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, chopped, plus additional for garnish

Instructions

  • Rinse beans and place in a large pot. Cover completely with water and let soak overnight.
  • When ready to cook, drain soaking liquid. Reserve 3 cups of liquid, if desired. Place beans and either water or soaking liquid into crock pot. Add remaining ingredients except cilantro. Stir to combine.
  • Cook beans on low for 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Once cooked, stir in cilantro and serve warm, with additional cilantro for garnish. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 7g