How to Cook Black Beans (From Scratch!)

Serves: 12 Save

Ingredients (12)

  • 1 pound (16 ounces or scant 2 1/2 cups) dried black beans*
  • 1 medium red onion, chopped
  • 4 medium cloves garlic, peeled but left whole
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • One strip of orange zest, about 2 inches long by 1/2 inch wide
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (omit or reduce if sensitive to spice)
  • 8 cups water**, more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro, optional
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

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