FELICIA'S SLOW COOKER BLACK BEANS

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My best friend gave me her recipe for Cuban-style black beans. I made minor tweaks to make them in the slow cooker. Serve with white rice for an authentic Cuban meal.

Provided by Vivienne Borchers

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 12h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dry black beans
6 cups water, or as needed to cover
3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 onion, finely chopped
½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • Soak black beans in 6 to 8 cups of water, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain beans. Place in a saucepan and cover with fresh water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Cook until nearly tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Combine remaining salt, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, and cumin in a slow cooker. Add black beans and the cooking water.
  • Mix well and cook on Low until the beans are tender and cooked through, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 912.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Lara Guitti
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Thank you for sharing this recipe! It's a new favorite in our house.


maryan Khan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's definitely going into my regular rotation.


Yaretzy Delgadillo
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These beans are so good, I could eat them every day.


kaburu buche
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This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for new ways to cook black beans, and this one is definitely a winner.


Blessing Maunganidze
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I love that this recipe is so customizable. I can add whatever spices or vegetables I have on hand.


Krystal Sanders
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the beans are always a hit with my family.


Raj Kishor
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I've never made black beans in the slow cooker before, but this recipe made it so easy.


Hossam Tarek
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I'm not a big fan of black beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and delicious.


Hiii
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover black beans.


Chantale Earls
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These beans are so versatile. I've used them in tacos, burritos, and even salads.


Kay Britton
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I love how easy this recipe is. I just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Sheuli Khan
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5 stars! This recipe is a keeper.


Nadir Ahmed
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This is the best slow cooker black bean recipe I've ever tried. The beans are so creamy and flavorful.


Kemer Seid
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Delicious! I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.


Emmy
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This recipe was a hit! The beans were so tender and flavorful. I served them with rice and a side of grilled chicken.