Side Dishes

SLOW COOKER BLACK BEANS

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Black beans are very healthy and I like them in a lot of recipes, here is how I cook dried black beans Substitute any dry bean in this recipe. Variations included below the main recipe.

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Ingredients:

1 lb. black beans, picked over to remove broken or wrinkled beans or small stones

6 cups water

1 onion, halved or diced

2-3 whole garlic cloves

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon salt (this seems like a lot, but is fine with this much water, you can use less if desired)
Instructions: Place the beans in a big bowl, cover with water, agitate the beans a few times to remove any dirt, drain in a colander and rinse again.Place black beans, onion, garlic cloves, and bay leaf in...
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Nutritions

Calories
86

Sodium
5mg
0% DV

Fat
4g
7% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
17g
5% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV