Black Beans with Bacon

Black Beans with Bacon
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    13 hrs 30 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    135

Transport your taste buds to Brazil with this hearty and flavorful black bean dish, a vibrant twist on traditional baked beans. Perfect as a side to grilled meats or as a satisfying main course served over fluffy rice.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    28 g
  • Cholesterol
    26 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    13 g
  • Saturated Fat
    7 g
  • Sodium
    339 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Place beans in a pressure cooker with enough water to cover, and soak 12 hours, or overnight. (12+ hours)

02

Step

Add 2 1/2 quarts water to the beans, or enough to fill pressure cooker about 2/3 full. Cover, and cook 30 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Remove from heat, and set aside. (30 minutes)

03

Step

Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute the garlic and onion until tender. Stir in the tomato and carrot. Cook about 5 minutes, and mix in the bacon. Cook and stir until bacon is crisp and evenly browned. (15 minutes)

04

Step

Mix the vegetable and bacon mixture into the pressure cooker with the black beans. Cover, and continue cooking approximately 10 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Garnish with parsley, and season with salt and pepper to serve. (10 minutes)

For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and add a tablespoon of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.
If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can simmer the beans in a large pot for 2-3 hours, or until tender, adding more water as needed.
A bay leaf added during the pressure cooking or simmering process can enhance the flavor of the beans.
Consider adding a splash of vinegar or lime juice at the end for a touch of acidity.

Cornell Becker

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 45 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Mary Barrowspfeffer

    The aroma while cooking was amazing! I added a little bit of cumin for extra spice. Will definitely make this again.

  • Armand Hammes

    Absolutely delicious! The best black bean recipe I've ever tried. The instructions were clear and easy to follow.

  • Jeff Yost

    Easy to follow recipe and the beans were so flavorful. Perfect side dish for our barbecue.

  • Lupe Cartwrightmorissette

    I added a jalapeño for a bit of heat and it was a great addition! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.

  • Verla Rodriguez

    I made this without a pressure cooker and it still turned out great! Just took a little longer on the stove. Thanks for the recipe!

  • Isobel Kutch

    This recipe is fantastic! The bacon adds such a rich, smoky flavor to the beans. My family loved it!

  • Terry Volkmanhettinger

    I loved this recipe! The beans were cooked perfectly and the bacon added a wonderful depth of flavor.

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