Pot O' Beans

Name: Pot O' Beans
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams dried black beans or pinto beans, rinsed; 1 jalapeño; 8 servings Kosher salt; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 Tbsps lard or vegetable oil

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Pot O' Beans Head to the store and pick up jalapeño, vegetable oil, onion, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Heat lard in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat.

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Lard

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Pot

Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until edges are charred, 8–10 minutes.

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Onion

Meanwhile, cook jalapeño in a small dry skillet over high heat, turning occasionally, until blackened, 8–10 minutes; cut a slit in jalapeño.

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Frying Pan

Add jalapeño, epazote sprig, if desired, and beans to pot; add water to cover by 2". Simmer, partially covered, until beans are creamy, 2–3 hours (depending on freshness of beans). Season with salt and cook 15 minutes longer; discard epazote.

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Epazote