Basic Black Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb dry black beans
6 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 bay leaf

Directions:

Rinse beans in a colander under running water, picking out any debris.
Place rinsed beans in a heavy pot filled with 6 cups of water and soak overnight.
Add bay leaf and 1/4 tsp each of cumin, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Bring just to a boil, then cover and simmer for 1 1/2 – 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Add 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper (or more to taste).
Makes about 6 cups of cooked beans.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1558.94 Kcal (6527 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.72g	7%
Sodium	2379.11mg	99%
Potassium	6775.75mg	144%
Total Carbs	283.86g	95%
Sugars	9.17g	37%
Dietary Fiber	73.17g	293%
Protein	100.32g	201%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	0%
Iron	23.3mg	130%
Calcium	716.2mg	72%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	82.68 Kcal (346 kJ)
Calories from fat	2.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.25g	7%
Sodium	126.18mg	99%
Potassium	359.37mg	144%
Total Carbs	15.05g	95%
Sugars	0.49g	37%
Dietary Fiber	3.88g	293%
Protein	5.32g	201%
Iron	1.2mg	130%
Calcium	38mg	72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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