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black beans in a glass container with a silver spoon

How To Cook Black Beans

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people (freezer-friendly)
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 2 cups (400 grams) dried black beans
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • water to cover the beans by 6 inches / 15 cm.

  • Rinse 2 cups dried black beans with water.
    Make sure there's no dirt, debris, or stones hiding between the beans.
    rinsed black beans in a sift
  • Add them to a large pot and cover with water by 6 inches / 15 cm.
    Simmer until tender. Cooking can take between 1 to 3 hours. Stir occasionally.
    After 30 minutes of cooking, add 1½ teaspoons salt.
    Tip: To shorten cooking time, soak the black beans in plenty of water overnight.
    black beans in a white pot with boiling water
  • If necessary, add more water as the beans cook.
    To check for doneness, you can taste the beans or press one between your thumb and index finger.
    The beans should mash easily and be tender.
    black bean after cooking in a white pot and a silver spoon
  • If you are using the beans immediately, you can drain them and serve them as a simple side dish, or you can use them to make delicious salads, soups, pasta dishes, patties, and many other recipes.
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    drained black beans after cooking
Nutritional information is an estimate for 1 serving of cooked black beans out of 8 servings.
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