How long do these slow-cooked black beans take to prepare?

The dried black beans require about 2 hours of simmering on the stovetop, or 4 hours on high/6-8 hours on low in a slow cooker, plus initial rinsing.

Can I use canned black beans instead of dried for this recipe?

This recipe specifically calls for 16 ounces of dried black beans, which are slow-cooked to achieve their unique texture and absorb the spices. Using canned beans would alter the cooking time and flavor development significantly.

What spices are used to flavor these black beans?

These black beans are seasoned with minced garlic, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, oregano, onion powder, and smoked paprika for a rich, savory profile.

How can I make the liquid from the beans into a thick sauce?

After the beans are cooked and tender, you can let them simmer uncovered over medium heat on the stovetop, stirring frequently, for about 25-35 minutes until the liquid reduces and thickens.

What are the recommended garnishes for these slow-cooked black beans?

The recipe suggests finishing the beans with a few squeezes of fresh lime juice to taste, and optionally sprinkling with chopped fresh cilantro and green onions.

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Slow Cooked Black Beans
[Vegan]

RB By: Rebecca Blackwell

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A bowl of dark, tender slow-cooked black beans, garnished with bright green chopped cilantro and a lime wedge on the side.

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Slow Cooked Black Beans [Vegan]

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Homemade black beans is a simple fix-it-and-forget-it dish when simmered slowly with garlic and spices in your slow cooker or stovetop.

Ingredients You Need for Slow Cooked Black Beans [Vegan]

16 ounces dried black beans
8 cups vegetable broth or water
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 or 2 limes
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)

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How to Prepare Slow Cooked Black Beans [Vegan]

Pour the beans into a colander in the sink and rinse the beans in cold water.
Add the beans to a heavy bottomed sauce pan, dutch oven, or slow cooker and cover with 8 cups of water or broth. Stir in the garlic and all the dried spices. Cover and bring to a boil, if cooking on the stove top. If cooking in a slow cooker, just put on the lid and set it to low or high heat, depending on how long you want them to cook.
Allow the beans to cook, covered, at a gentle simmer on the stove top , stirring from time to time, until tender – about 2 hours. If using a slow cooker, cook on high for about 4 hours or on low for 6-8. You want the beans to be tender, but not completely falling apart.
Once cooked, you can drain the beans and they are ready to use. Or, you can let them simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, over medium heat on the stove top until the liquid becomes a thick sauce – about 25-35 minutes.
Add a few squeezes of fresh lime juice to taste, and sprinkle with cilantro and green onions if desired.