Black Beans with Bacon
Black Beans with Bacon pairs tender, pressure-cooked black beans with sautéed onion, garlic, tomato, and carrot, finished with crispy bacon for a smoky, savory depth. The broth turns rich and velvety, perfect for serving as a hearty side or a cozy dinner spooned over rice with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Black Beans with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beans in a pressure cooker, add enough water to cover them, and soak for 12 hours or overnight.
- 2
Add 2 1/2 quarts water to the beans, or enough to fill the pressure cooker about two-thirds full. Cover and cook for 30 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 3
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and cook the garlic and onion until tender. Stir in the tomato and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes, then add the bacon and cook, stirring, until the bacon is crisp and evenly browned.
- 4
Stir the vegetable and bacon mixture into the pressure cooker with the black beans. Cover and continue cooking for about 10 minutes at 10 pounds pressure. Garnish with parsley, and season with salt and pepper to serve.
- Calories 287.63 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 15.89 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 27.86 g 10%
- Total Fat 13.66 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.55 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.75 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 369.89 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 10.54 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 17.7 g --
- Added Sugars 16.55 g High 33%
- Calcium 35.29 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.09 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 158.51 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 3.11 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.64 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Black Beans with Bacon is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Beans, Carrot, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 287.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Beans with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Beans, Carrot, Fresh Parsley, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Beans with Bacon?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 287.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Beans with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Black Beans with Bacon healthy?
- Black Beans with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 287.63 calories and 15.89 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 369.89 mg (16% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.55 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 16.55 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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