Easy Quick and Tasty Basic Beans Crockpot
Discover the perfect hands-off solution for hearty and flavorful beans with this *Easy Quick and Tasty Basic Beans Crockpot* recipe! Featuring a simple blend of dried beans, aromatic garlic, diced onion, and warm spices like cumin and smoked paprika, this recipe effortlessly transforms pantry staples into a versatile dish that's packed with protein and bold flavor. With just 10 minutes of prep and the magic of a slow cooker, these tender, customizable beans are ideal for meal prep, weeknight dinners, or as a flavorful base for soups, tacos, and rice bowls. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of homemade beans—no soaking stress, just delicious results every time! Keywords: easy crockpot beans, slow cooker recipes, basic beans recipe, healthy meal prep, hearty side dish.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried beans (any variety: black, pinto, or kidney)
- 6 cups Water
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the dried beans in a colander under cold water and remove any debris or damaged beans.
Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.
Add the soaked and rinsed beans to the crockpot.
Add water, diced onion, minced garlic, and bay leaves to the crockpot.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything gently to combine.
Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on the low setting for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beans are tender.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Drizzle with olive oil before serving, if desired.
Serve as a side dish, over rice, in tacos, or as a base for soups and stews. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 344 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.7 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 978 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
