Black Bean Spread

By Ron Ladouceur 2015-05-12

Key Points

Serving size: 45 grams
Before preparing dried beans, sort through for tiny pebbles or shriveled beans.
Dried beans need to be soaked before they are cooked.
The best way to soak dried beans is to cover them in cold water and bring to a gentle boil, turn off the heat and allow beans to soak in the water for 1-2 hours. *Do not add salt to the soaking water. Drain water and rinse with fresh water.
To cook beans, cover with fresh water and simmer for 1-2 hours. Do not let beans dry out, beans should always be covered with water.
Eat beans for a good source of fiber, protein, iron, and vitamin B.

1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Mash together and mix well.

2. Serve and enjoy!

3. Refrigerate leftovers.

Adapted from www.vegweb.com

Nutrition facts per serving

Photo Credit: “DryBlackBeans” by Amy Stephenson / CC BY-SA 2.0