Black Beans and Garlic
Black Beans and Garlic
Ingredients1 1/2 cups black beans
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 bay leaves
Instructions
1 cup yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon basil
2 bay leaves
Soak beans for at least 4 hours, rinsing a few times. Use 3 parts water to 1 part beans to soak. Strain, rinse, and in a pot at least 4 times the volume of the beans. Cover with 6 cups fresh water and bring to a boil. Boil for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 45 minutes or until slightly tender. Reduce heat, add rest of ingredients and simmer for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
9 servings, 1/2 cup each
Calories 177
Fat 0.5 g
Protein 7 g
Carbohydrate 23 g
Dietary fiber 7 g
Sodium 3 mg
Tried this recipe last night and served some brown rice with it.....extremely delicious, even to my husband who was muttering something about 'steak' before we ate !!!! 
