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.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried beans in a colander under cold water and remove any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Add the soaked and rinsed beans to the crockpot.

Step 4

Add water, diced onion, minced garlic, and bay leaves to the crockpot.

Step 5

Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything gently to combine.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Drizzle with olive oil before serving, if desired.

Step 8

Serve as a side dish, over rice, in tacos, or as a base for soups and stews. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1985.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1586.4

Total Fat 19.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2463.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 269.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 88.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 498.3mg	0%
Iron 23.4mg	0%
Potassium 5752.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.8%

Protein: 22.0%

Carbs: 67.1%