Simple Southern Slow Cooker Black Beans Recipe
There’s something truly comforting about a warm, home-cooked pot of slow-cooked black beans.
With a dash of salt, pepper, garlic, and onion, this recipe embraces Southern simplicity while highlighting the beans’ natural earthy flavor.
It’s a meal prep essential, perfectly suited for adding wholesome protein to vegan and vegetarian meals.
Simple Southern Slow Cooker Black Beans
Ingredients:
- dry black beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
- salt
- black pepper
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- bay leaves
These slow-cooked black beans have a smooth, buttery texture with a rich depth of flavor from the garlic, onion, and bay leaves. They’re the perfect foundation for Southern-inspired bean and rice bowls or as a side for tacos, enchiladas, or your favorite hearty meals.
One-Pot Southern Goodness This recipe is all about making black beans easy and flavorful without sacrificing a pinch of that Southern charm.
Soaked overnight and left to simmer on the lowest setting in your slow cooker, these black beans require very little hands-on time but deliver big on taste.
Cooking them low and slow draws out an unmistakable smoothness, with a hint of bay leaf adding depth to every bite.
A Healthy Staple for Vegan & Vegetarian Meals Loaded with plant-based protein and fiber, these black beans are a Southern gem in your weekly menu rotation.
Not only do they provide a delicious boost to your diet, but they’re also a fantastic choice for clean eating that’s naturally vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free.
Serve them over rice with fresh veggies for a nutritious lunch bowl or pair them as a hearty side to your favorite Southern-inspired dinner dishes.
Whether you’re new to slow cooking or a seasoned pro, this simple black bean recipe is sure to become a staple in your home, bringing ease and comfort to busy weeknights and cozy weekends alike.
Easy Southern Slow Cooker Black Beans
Equipment
- 1 large slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry black beans, soaked overnight and rinsed
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 3 bay leaves
- water for cooking
Instructions
- Add the soaked and rinsed black beans to a slow cooker.
- Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Toss in the bay leaves.
- Cover with water, filling until the beans are submerged with about 2 inches of water above them.
- Set the slow cooker to its lowest setting. Cook on low all night if planning to serve at lunchtime or all day if needed for dinner.
- Before serving, remove the bay leaves. Give the beans a quick stir, then taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
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