Black Beans with Epazote

Our take for Black Beans with Epazote

Introduction:

Discover the rich, authentic flavor of Mexican cuisine with our Black Beans with Epazote recipe. Epazote, a traditional herb, adds a unique, earthy taste to this classic dish, making it a delightful addition to your meal repertoire.

Recipe:

Ingredients:
  • 2 cups dried black beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 fresh epazote sprig (or 1 teaspoon dried epazote)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
Instructions:
  1. Rinse and Soak Beans: Rinse the black beans thoroughly and soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse again.
  2. Cook Beans: In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, water, chopped onion, minced garlic, epazote, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans, covered, for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
  4. Season: Once the beans are cooked, remove the epazote sprig and bay leaf. Stir in the olive oil and salt to taste. Serve hot as a side dish or a main course with rice.

Conclusion:

This Black Beans with Epazote recipe is a perfect way to bring authentic Mexican flavors to your table. Enjoy the earthy taste of epazote paired with the hearty texture of black beans.

Black Beans with Epazote

Recipe by Dan Bassil GourmetCourse: Herb GourmetCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Medium
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
resting time

2

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Discover the rich, authentic flavor of Mexican cuisine with our Black Beans with Epazote recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black beans

  • 6 cups water

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 fresh epazote sprig (or 1 teaspoon dried epazote)

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Salt to taste

Directions

  • Rinse and Soak Beans:
  • Rinse the black beans thoroughly and soak them in water overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse again.
  • Cook Beans:
  • In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, water, chopped onion, minced garlic, epazote, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Simmer:**
  • Reduce the heat to low and simmer the beans, covered, for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the
  • beans are tender.
  • Season:
  • Once the beans are cooked, remove the epazote sprig and bay leaf. Stir in the olive oil and salt to taste. Serve hot as a side dish or a main course with rice.