Slow Cooker Black Beans - Vegan

 Here is a quick and simple recipe for slow cooker black beans. These black beans are great by themselves, as a side dish, or mixed into your favorite burrito! 

Slow Cooker Black Beans

Serves 4-6 people | Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 4-5 Hours | Total Time: 4-5 Hours

 

 

INGREDIENTS

1 lb. Dry Black Beans, picked through

1 Large White Onion, roughly chopped

½ Green Bell pepper, roughly chopped

3-4 Garlic Cloves, smashed

1 Bay Leaf

½ Teaspoon Cumin

2 Vegetable Bouillon Cubes

2 Teaspoons Salt, or to taste

½ Teaspoon Pepper

6-7 Cups Water

 

DIRECTIONS

1.     Pick through your black beans to ensure there are no rocks or dirt. Rinse if desired. Place in a slow cooker.

2.       Roughly chop the onion and green bell pepper and add to the slow cooker.

3.       Smash 3-4 garlic cloves and peel and add to the beans.

4.       Add the bay leaf, cumin, salt, pepper, vegetable bouillon, and water. Mix to combine.

5.       Place the lid on the slow cooker and set to high. Cook for 4-5 hours.

Note: You can check at 4 hours to see if the beans are cooked. If still hard replace the lid and cook for an additional hour.

Note: If you want the beans to be soupier add an extra cup of water and taste for seasoning.

 

Printable Recipe! 

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