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Steaming pot of black beans with a hint of purple color surrounded by fresh vegetables.

Purple Black Beans

Explore the fascinating reasons behind the color change in black beans during cooking, along with creative ways to use them in delicious dishes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Latin American, Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 227 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Cooking Black Beans

  • 1 cup dried black beans Use fresh beans for best color retention.
  • 4 cups water Use filtered water if you have hard water.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Add salt to taste after cooking.

For Flavoring (Optional)

  • 1 clove garlic, minced Adds a nice aroma.
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf To enhance flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rinse the dried black beans under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Soak the beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours to soften them.

Cooking

  • Drain the soaked beans and transfer them into a saucepan.
  • Add 4 cups of water to the saucepan with the beans.
  • Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-45 minutes or until beans are tender.
  • Add salt and any additional flavoring ingredients once the beans are tender and cook for another 5 minutes.

Notes

To maintain the dark color of beans, avoid adding acidic ingredients during cooking. Instead, add them after the beans are fully cooked.
Keyword Black Beans, Color Change, Cooking, Healthy, Nutrition