Black Beans Recipe

Name: Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces black beans uncooked; 2 each bay leaves; 1/2 medium onions chopped; 1/2 medium green bell peppers chopped; 3 each garlic cloves finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

12 ounces black beans uncooked
2 each bay leaves
1/2 medium onions chopped
1/2 medium green bell peppers chopped
3 each garlic cloves finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons sugar

1
Soak beans in a large soup pot, with enough water to cover the beans, for at least six to eight hours.
2
Add two bay leaves and a few drops of olive oil to the water.
3
Cook the beans over high heat for 90 minutes, checking frequently to see that there is enough water in the pot.
4
The water should always cover the beans.
5
Once the beans are tender, prepare a sofrito by combining the onion, green pepper, garlic, oregano, ground pepper and olive oil in a small frying pan.
6
Cook over medium-high heat for six to eight minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Add the sofrito to the black beans, reducing the heat on the beans to low.
8
Mix the sofrito well with the beans, pressing some of the beans with a slotted spoon so that the flavors will soak in.
9
Add the salt and sugar to the beans and simmer for half an hour.
10
Remove bay leaves and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces black beans uncooked, 2 each bay leaves, 1/2 medium onions chopped, 1/2 medium green bell peppers chopped, and more.

Yes, Black Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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