Caraotas(Venezuelan Black Beans)

1. 1

   Soak the beans overnight in water with baking soda.

2. 2

   Add the green pepper and one of the onions to the beans and boil for 2 hours.

3. 3

   Then remove the green pepper and onion.

4. 4

   Mix the chopped onion with the garlic and brown in corn oil.

5. 5

   Pour the browned mixture into the beans and boil for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Mash some beans to thicken the sauce.

7. 7

   Serve as soup or side dish with white rice. Bay leaf, laurel and cumin may be added to taste, also more garlic.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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