Slow Cooker Black Beans
These delicious black beans are flavored with salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and chicken broth for a great tasting side dish or for meal prepping for the week!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried black beans
- 1 white onion diced
- ½ tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 7 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
Wait to add:
- 1 tsp. salt or more to taste.
Instructions
- Rinse the beans and add to the slow cooker. Add the seasonings (except salt) and onion.
- Pour over the chicken broth.
- Cook on HIGH For 5-6 hours or until tender.
- Add the salt to taste. Serve and enjoy! Use a slotted spoon if you don't want to serve with the juice.
Notes
- Easily make this vegetarian by using vegetable broth or water instead of chicken broth.
- This recipe is wonderful for meal prepping! Save a few cups for meals for the week or freeze the beans in small portions and use throughout the month.
- Do not use canned beans in this recipe, for those are already cooked and ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 1057mg | Potassium: 902mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg
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