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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.