Black Bean Casserole

Casserole of black beans, carrots, and celery. Worth the time it takes to prepare. Great topped with sour cream.

• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 carrots, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 pound black beans
• 1 ½ cups red onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Rinse beans. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Rinse beans again and add fresh water to cover.

Step 3

Add red onion, garlic, celery, carrots, salt, pepper, bay leaves, oregano, and parsley. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered, over low heat for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.

Step 4

Remove bay leaves and place bean mixture into a 3 quart casserole pan. Stir in butter. Mix thoroughly. Cover and bake for 1 hour (until beans are tender).