Cooking With: Black Beans

We've been experimenting a lot with beans. Dried beans in particular. You get a lot for the money. You just have to remember to soak them the night before. I do most of my cooking on Saturday so I usually soak them Friday night. There is a quick soak option, but it's easier for me to just soak them the night before.

This was a simple black bean chili, and tasted even better the second day (and the third...).

Black beans (pre-soaked)
Onion
Canned tomatoes
Salt
Black Pepper
Cumin

Add water to the black beans, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to allow simmer. Add the remaining ingredients, and let simmer until the bean is soft. Season as needed.

Enjoy!

Kaolee