Gracias Madre Black Beans
 Serves |  Total Time |
|---|---|
| 4 cups | 1.67 hours |
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black beans
1 bay leaf
0.5 tsp oregano
1 Tbsp olive oil
0.5 cup onion
1 jalapeño- 2 tsp salt
Cookware
- 1 medium pot
- 1 medium nonstick pan
Instructions
Step 1
Soak the dried black beans overnight.
Step 2
In a medium pot over medium-high heat, add the dried black beans, bay leaf, oregano, and just enough water to cover (about 2 cups). Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Stirring occasionally, simmer until the beans are very tender, about 90 minutes.
Step 3
In a medium nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onion and chopped and seeded jalapeño and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add the onion mixture to the pot of beans. Using an immersion blender, puree the beans until nearly smooth, keeping a little bit of texture. (Alternatively, you can carefully ladle the beans into a blender, puree them, then return them to the pot.) Add the salt and taste to adjust the seasoning.
Source
- The Gracias Madre Cookbook