How to Make Vegan Spiced Black Beans for a Crowd - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a flavorful and hearty dish to feed a crowd, then look no further than these Vegan Spiced Black Beans. Packed with protein, fiber, and a mouthwatering combination of spices, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're hosting a dinner party, a potluck, or just want to meal prep for the week ahead, these beans are a versatile and satisfying option that will please even the most discerning palates.

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup avocado oil
  • 2 brown onions, roughly chopped
  • 5 pounds dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
  • water to cover
  • 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato paste (such as Tukas®)
  • 1 head garlic, peeled and sliced
  • ¼ cup dried onion
  • 4 tablespoons mustard seeds
  • 5 dried pasilla chile pods
  • 5 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons ground cardamom
  • 5 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried epazote, or to taste
  • salt to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 servings

  • Heat oil in a 12-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add onions; saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beans and enough water to cover by 3 to 4 inches. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, dried onion, mustard seeds, chile pods, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cumin seeds, oregano, brown sugar, and epazote. Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Uncover and increase heat to high. Boil, stirring from the bottom to make sure the beans do not burn, mashing a bit as you stir, until the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Nutrition

    202 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 116mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 867mg