Slow Cooker Black Beans
Save money and learn how to cook black beans in the crock pot. It is super easy and takes hardly any effort.
Servings: 6
Cost: $1.49 Recipe, $0.25 per Serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dried Black Beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse the dried black beans thoroughly and remove any debris or damaged beans. No soaking is required.
- Place the beans in a slow cooker and add the water and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Let the beans cool slightly, then divide them into freezer-safe containers or freezer bags.
- Allow the beans to cool completely before freezing.
- How to reheat:
- For slow cooker recipes: Add the frozen beans directly to the slow cooker with the remaining ingredients and cook as directed.
- On the stovetop: Place the frozen beans in a medium saucepan over low heat and cook until thawed and heated through.
- For quicker use: Thaw the beans overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 1121mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg
