This hearty recipe can be used as a side dish or a meal in itself.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Ingredients:
- 1lb uncooked black beans
- 6 cups hot water
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely diced
- 1 serrano chile, seeded and finely diced
- 1 sprig of epazote, finely chopped
- 1/2 of an onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
Preparation:
Rinse beans and discard any debris. Place beans in the bottom of the pot and cover with the hot water. Bring beans to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer and cover. Simmer for about 2 hours. Add in additional ingredients and simmer for another hour, or until beans are soft and a broth has formed.
Serve beans with a slotted spoon for a side dish. Or, serve in a bowl with the broth and add in some cooked, cubed chicken and some salsa for a main dish.
