How Do You Make Vegan Black Beans?
Here is a vegan, fat-free, low glycemic index recipe for black beans. It is simple to prepare vegetarian black beans in a way that is easy to digest and delicious. Rinse the black beans and put them in a bowl that is at least twice as large as the volume of unsoaked beans. Cover them with water and let them soak for 6-8 hours. Pour off the soaking water and put the black beans and kombu into a large pot. Wash the ginger and add it to the pot. Peel the garlic but add the cloves whole to the pot. Add water to the pot so that it comes up to at least a few inches above the beans. Bring beans to a boil. Turn down to medium-low and cook, covered for 2 1/2 -3 hours. Check on the beans occasionally and add more water if necessary. The beans are done when they are soft and saucy. Don’t boil off all the liquid — the sauce is the best part. About 10 minutes before serving, add tamari soy sauce, a couple of tablespoonfuls or to taste. Serve! Refrigerate any unused beans. The flavors will continue
