Chef John’s Sandy Beans

Black beans are a staple ingredient in many Latin American cuisines and are a great source of plant-based protein and dietary fiber.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chef John’s Sandy Beans

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Dried black beans
• 6 cup Water
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 3 clove Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 piece Lime wedges

Instructions

1. Rinse the black beans and soak them overnight in water.
2. Drain the soaked beans and rinse again.
3. In a large pot, add the soaked beans and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
4. In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
5. Add ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well.
6. Add the cooked beans to the pan and mix everything together.
7. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
9. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5g8%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 3g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.