Best Black Beans A La Olla Recipes

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MEXICAN BEAN STEW ("FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA")



Mexican Bean Stew (

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups dried pinto beans
4 garlic cloves, peeled and mashed
1/4 large onion
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Mexican crema or sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped white onion, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the beans, garlic, onion, and bay leaves in a medium pot. Add enough water to reach about 1 1/2 inches over the beans. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 hours. Add more water if the beans are absorbing too much liquid. The beans should be soupy when done, with plenty of liquid remaining. Season the beans with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle the beans and cooking liquid into soup bowls and garnish with Mexican crema, cilantro and chopped white onions. Alternatively, the beans can be drained and use as a filling for soft tacos.

CREAMY BLACK BEANS



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In Mexico, Frijoles de la Olla (slow cooked beans in a pot) are typically prepared in large clay pots over an open fire with pepper and spices. You can achieve similar results at home with a large pot or a pressure cooker!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried black beans, rinsed and picked over
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
Kosher salt
Queso fresco and fresh cilantro, for topping (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak the beans in a pot of water overnight. Drain.
  • Heat the olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, jalapeno and cumin and cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the oregano and the beans, then add enough water to cover (about 9 cups). Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are just tender, about 3 hours.
  • Add 2 teaspoons salt and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is mostly absorbed, about 45 minutes. Season with salt. Let sit 15 minutes before serving; top with queso fresco and cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calorie, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 651 milligrams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fiber 14.5 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 8 grams

FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA ("CLAY POT" BEANS)



Frijoles de la Olla (

Provided by Sergio Remolina

Categories     Bean     Onion     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Legume     Healthy     Vegan     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups dried black beans
1 medium onion, halved
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons canola oil or lard
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Pick through the beans to remove any dirt or stones, then place in a large colander and rinse thoroughly. Transfer the beans to a large bowl, cover with 3 quarts of water, and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Drain the beans, reserving the liquid. Measure the liquid and add water, if needed, to make 2 1/2 quarts. Place the beans in a stockpot or large clay olla. Add the onion, garlic, oil or lard, and the reserved soaking liquid.
  • Bring to a simmer, adjusting the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Keep the beans covered with 1 inch of water as they cook, adding boiling water if needed. Remove the onion and garlic and season to taste with salt.

FRIJOLES DE LA OLLA - "POT" BEANS



Frijoles De La Olla -

Frijoles de olla are usually served with the broth in small earthenware bowls and scooped up with a tortilla or eaten with a spoon. You can top them with a bit or creamy cheese, chopped tomato, or a small amount of chile. They are even better the next day, and can be used for burritos or as a side to carne asada. From Diana Kennedy's Recipes from the Regional Cooks of Mexico.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Beans

Time 2h40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb dried beans (black, pink, or pinto)
10 -12 cups cold water (approximately)
1/4 medium onion, roughly sliced
2 tablespoons pork fat (I use bacon drippings)
2 1/2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
2 large sprigs epazote (if using black beans)

Steps:

  • Rinse the beans in cold water and make sure there are no small stones or dirt clumps. Put them in a pot and cover with cold water. Add the onion and lard and bring to a boil, then lower the flame and let the beans simmer, covered, unti they are just soft and the skins are breaking open - about 2 hours for black beans and 1 1/2 for other varieties. (The timing depends of the age of the beans, how long they have been stored, and on the efficiency of the pot in which you are cooking them.) Add the salt and continue cooking over a low flame for another hour, until the beans are completely soft and the broth thickish and soupy.
  • For black beans, add the epazote just before the end of the cooking time, as it tends to lose flavor if cooked for too long.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.6, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 21.8, Sodium 586.2, Carbohydrate 0.3, Sugar 0.1

BLACK BEANS A LA OLLA



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Fresh herbs give this popular Argentine dish a nice flavor boost. It's most traditionally served over rice.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Vegetables

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 large onions, diced
6 clove garlic, chopped
1 19-oz can(s) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 16-oz can(s) tomato sauce
2 tomatoes, diced
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 c chopped green onions
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; cook the onions and garlic in the oil until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • 2. Stir in the black beans, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, cumin, and cayenne pepper; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 minutes.
  • 3. Add 3/4 cup cilantro and simmer another 2 minutes.
  • 4. Stir in the green onions and remove from heat.
  • 5. Garnish with 1/4 cup cilantro.

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