Ten Dollar Meals Perfect Black Beans

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb dried black beans
• 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
• 3 fresh garlic cloves, pressed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped scallion, for garnish
• sour cream, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 the night before, soak the black beans in a large pot of water.
• 2 the next day, rinse the beans, cover with 3 cups of fresh water and bring to a boil over high heat.
• 3 reduce the heat and simmer covered for 30 minutes, skimming off any foam. stir in the onion and simmer 30 minutes more.
• 4 add the garlic, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. stir in sugar and vinegar, and taste before seasoning with salt and pepper.
• 5 turn out into a large serving bowl and garnish with chopped scallions. add a dollop of sour cream and enjoy!