Spicy Black Beans

Spicy Black Beans
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A Little Personal History:

As many know I love tex-mex. Beans are a staple of most mexican meals and this is my favorite black bean recipe.

Description:

Spicy Black Beans

Category:

Vegetables

Servings:

 4

Time:

Preparation: 1 1/2 hours

Cooking:      1 1/2 hours

Equipment:

Large cooking pot, cutting board, knifes, measuring spoons

Difficulty:

Easy

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (about 1 pound) dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 dashes Scorching Hot Sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Procedure:

  1. Quick soak the beans: Put beans in a pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat, cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain the beans.
  3. In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, hot sauce, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the beans and cover with water by about 1 inch.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the beans and season them with salt and pepper.

Advanced Preparation:

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