CROCKPOT Black Beans 2 WAYS

There are so many ways to cook black beans in a crockpot (or instant pot). Here are two versions. Black Beans and rice have been a favorite meal since a friend brought them to us after the birth of my fifth child.  These freeze well.  Picture image credit here.

CUBAN BLACK BEANS

1 TBS olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

2 garlic cloves

2 carrots, cut into rounds

1 ½ tsp cumin

1 tsp Salt

1 pound dried black beans (rinsed)

2 bay dried bay leaf

8 c. water

1 small bunch of cilantro (for serving)

Roma tomatoes, diced

Salt/pepper to taste after cooked

-Place all ingredients in crockpot except cilantro and tomatoes.  For an extra step, you can sauté onions with oil and cumin for 7 minutes before adding. 

 -Cook on high in crockpot 4-6 hours

-Serve over rice.  Top with fresh tomatoes and cilantro

BASIC BLACK CROCKPOT BEANS

2 lbs rinsed dried black beans

8 c. water

2 tsp salt

2 TBS Forrest Seasoning Mix (or other seasoning of choice)

1 TBS garlic and herb seasoning (no added salt in seasoning)

-Cook in crockpot on high for 4-6 hours.