Name: Basic Black Beans
Ingredients: 1 pound black beans (washed, soaked overnight in 2 quarts water); 1 Kombu (optional); 1 small jar of salsa (with no added sweeteners); 1 small jar of tomato sauce (with no added sweeteners); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 4 cups high fiber vegetables, chopped (such as cabbage; optional); 0 salt (to taste)

Basic Black Beans

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Course Grains & Legumes, Soups, Chilis & Stews

Ingredients

1 pound black beans washed, soaked overnight in 2 quarts water
1 Kombu optional
1 small jar of salsa with no added sweeteners
1 small jar of tomato sauce with no added sweeteners
2 tablespoons chili powder
4 cups high fiber vegetables, chopped such as cabbage; optional
salt to taste

Instructions

After soaking beans, discard the soaking water. Put the beans in a large pot with enough fresh water to cover them by an inch (about two quarts). Add Kombu, if using, to increase digestability, and simmer on medium-low heat. Add tomato sauce, salsa, chili powder and optional vegetables and simmer 60 – 90 minutes or until beans are soft and most of the water has cooked off. Salt at the end so beans may soften properly. Serve and enjoy. (Recipe♦168)

Notes

Kombu is a type of kelp or seaweed that can improve the digestibility of beans and legumes. It can be found in some grocery and most "health food" stores.

Basic Black Beans

Basic Black Beans

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