Sarasotas Spicy Simple Black Beans Recipes

SIMPLE BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a large pot, saute onion in oil over medium-high heat until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic and thyme; cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Add the drained beans, bay leaves and enough water to cover beans; bring to a boil over high heat, reduce temperature to simmer, cover and cook for 40 to 50 minutes or until beans are tender but not mushy.
• Check often and add from 1 to 2 cups additional water if beans start to cook dry.
• Drain beans, remove the bay leaves and fresh thyme springs, season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Please note: Do not salt before the beans are cooked. If they are salted before they will not soften.
• When cool, divide into 1 cup servings and freeze in rigid container or vacuum pack in small bags.

SPICY BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a large pot, soak beans overnight covered in water by 2 inches. Drain and set aside.
• In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by about 1-inch. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the beans and season with salt and pepper.

SIMPLE SEASONED BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine beans, onion, and garlic, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season with cilantro, cayenne, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes, and serve.

SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE! BLACK BEANS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt the margarine in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes.
• The onion should stay crisp, not brown.
• Add the beans and cook for 3 - 4 more minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.