Black Beans

Black beans are suppose to be a healthy protein and fiber so I thought I'd give this a try!

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1 lb of dry black beans

1 small red onion

1-2 small carrots

1 jalapeno chile

OR

1 can of green chiles

2 bay leaves

1 Tbs ground cumin

1/4 lbs bacon

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

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FIRST, rinse the dry beans and put them in a large bowl or pan and soak them over night.

Next, chop up the bacon into small pieces.

Chop the onion

Chop the carrots

Put the bacon, onion, and carrot into a large pot and cook until bacon is crisp and onion is tender.

Next,

drain beans and add them to the pan of chopped onion, carrots and bacon.

Add the chiles. I used a small can.

Add bay leaves, cumin, chicken broth, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 1 hour.


Uncover and simmer until beans are very tender, about 15 - 20 minutes longer.
Then remove and discard the bay leaves and the jalapeno if used.

They were very tasty and went great with the fish taco recipe that I have on here!