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A spoonful of Slow Cooker Black Beans mixed with chopped green peppers rests over a bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Slow Cooker Black Beans Recipe

Slow cooker black beans soaked and cooked to tender using dry beans. Healthy and flavorful Crockpot side dish, perfect with Mexican food for dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: black beans, crockpot, dry beans, slow cooker
Servings: 10
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 slow cooker
  • 1 Bowl to soak

Ingredients

  • 1 lb black beans dry
  • 6 cup water or broth
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 small jalapeno diced, optional
  • 1 cup ham leftover ham, diced, optional

Instructions

  • It is recommended to soak in water overnight before cooking to help with digestion and shorten the cook time. To do this rinse beans, pour into a bowl with twice as much water, so at least 3" above top of beans and sit on countertop overnight or for at least 6 hours. Then proceed with rest of steps.
  • Rinse beans and pour into slow cooker with water or broth, onion, ham, ham hock if you desire. Add a pinch of salt and garlic. Mix together.
  • Close lid and cook on high for 6-8 hours or until they are tender to your liking.
  • Serve once tender with diced jalapenos and/or feta cheese on top.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg