Guatemalan Black Beans (Vegan)

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Dive into a big bowl of delicious Guatemalan black beans!  This made-from-scratch dish is full of irresistible flavor and healthy nutrients.

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Perfect to eat alone or for any recipe that calls for black beans, these are so easy to make and need just a few simple ingredients.

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1. Discard any pebbles from the dry black beans.  Rinse them, place them in a large bowl, and fill the bowl with water.  Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours.

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2. Drain and rinse the beans.  Add them to a large pot with 8 cups of water.  Bring the beans to a boil. Then, lower the temperature.  Stir the beans, cover the pot, and simmer them for 1 hour.

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3. After the beans have cooked for 50 minutes, sauté onions for about 3 minutes.   Add garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin.  Continue to sauté these ingredients for 2 more minutes.

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4. Stir the onion mixture into the pot of beans and cover them back up.  Cook the beans for about 20-40 more minutes, then check their tenderness.

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5. Enjoy the beans right away, save them for later, or add them to another dish.   Garnish them with toppings such as cilantro, vegan sour cream, jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime.

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Enjoy! Click the link below to view the full recipe and other helpful tips!

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