Spicy Black Beans
Yield: Makes about 3 cups
Ingredients
PreparationIngredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Add to list
- 1/2 onion, chopped Add to list
- 1/2 teaspoon each chili powder and chipotle powder Add to list
- 1 cup uncooked black beans, soaked (see below for soaking methods) Add to list
- 3 cups water, vegetable or chicken broth Add to list
- Salt and pepper to taste Add to list
Preparation
In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat and cook the onions for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the spices and cook for 30 seconds to bloom their flavor. Add the beans and the water or broth. Simmer the beans gently, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper.
Quick-soaking method
Rinse the beans and remove any rocks or residue. Combine them with 8 cups of water in a large pot. Bring to a rapid boil, and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain the beans and rinse them.
Overnight-soaking method
Rinse the beans and remove any rocks or residue. Combine them with 8 cups of water in a large pot. Let stand overnight or at least 6 hours. Drain the beans and rinse them.
Recipe by , PCC Chef
Source: As seen on the “Cheapskate Challenge” on KING 5’s Evening Magazine aired on April 28, 2009
ABOUT OUR CHEF: Lynne Vea
Lynne Vea is a graduate of the Executive Chef Program at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris and has been cooking with PCC Natural Markets since 2001. Featured on King-5’s "Gardening with Ciscoe," she demonstrates easy and delicious recipes using seasonal ingredients.
Lynne is an admired PCC Cooks instructor, teaching a variety of popular PCC Cooks classes throughout the year.
She loves to collect old cookbooks, hunt for wild berries, and cook seven-course dinners where the guests are encouraged to dance and cavort between courses.
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