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Smoky black beans

Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 13 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of dried organic black beans rinsed and sorted
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • 1 large white onion finely diced
  • 6 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp of Ancho pepper adobo sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp of cumin
  • 6 cups of chicken stock
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 2 limes
  • 1 tsp of kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp of fresh black pepper
  • handful of cilantro

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add rinsed and sorted dried black beans, and add enough water to cover beans by one to two inches. Let beans soak at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Once beans have soaked, drain, and set aside
  • In a large dutch oven, add olive oil and diced onion. Allow onion to cook 3-5 minutes over medium heat until cooked through.
  • Add garlic, cumin, and adobo sauce. Cook until just fragrant, about one minute.
  • Add beans, chicken stock, and bay leaf to the pot and stir. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat, and cover with lid at a slight angle (leave a little venting).
  • Simmer beans for 60 minutes and then taste. Continue cooking for another 15-30 minutes depending on your taste preference.
  • Add salt, pepper, the zest and juice of two limes and a generous handful of cilantro, Stir and enjoy.