Hearty Black Beans with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A savory dish combining hearty black beans and turkey bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 100 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried black beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the black beans overnight in water.
- In a pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and chop.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the bacon fat until softened.
- Add cumin and pepper, cook for another minute.
- Stir in soaked black beans and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.
- Mix in the chopped bacon and season with salt to taste.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a bay leaf while cooking.
- Consider garnishing with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Hearty Black Beans, Turkey Bacon, Comfort Food